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Vera Stein is fine
"Welcome to Starlight Palms, a favorite retirement facility among Hollywood actors and industry professionals tucked away just outside of sunny Palm Springs. Filled with forgotten scream queens, eccentric screenwriters, and heartthrobs of the past, it has a brand-new resident: Vera Stein, age forty. Vera knows she's missed her chance at a life worthy of the silver screen, just like she missed her chance at ever finding true love. But Vera isn't one to take chances. She's spent most of her adult years caretaking for her dying mother and her movie star boss's ego. Now abruptly houseless and jobless, Verahas nowhere to land, so to grandmother's house we go! The Starlight Palms Senior Living Center is midcentury Hollywood down to its pastel-painted bones. This desert gem isn't lacking in saucy plot twists (swinging seniors, anyone?) or a leading man: Elias Buckley, the on-site doctor and Vera's former ill-fated college fling and--for reasons that will stay in Vegas--legally her ex-husband according to the state of Nevada. It's not long before Vera falls into a job as the activities coordinator and under the spell of a certain smart-mouthed doctor...Suddenly all those empty years in LA look less like mistakes and a lot more like backstory. With a fresh start at her fingertips, Vera begins to see that even with all the detours she's taken, there's still a Hollywood ending (and maybe even a happily ever after) in sight..." -- Front jacket flap
Not what it seems
"The stone is small and round, easy to miss among the junk surrounding Billy Huber's body. The man was a hoarder for sure. At first, police assume he fell from a ladder, injuring his throat and smashing his head in the process. Only on closer inspection do they see the polished stone nearby, with a number on one side etched in blood, and a strange symbol on the other. Reporter Nikki Gillette seizes on the story and visits Huber's sprawling property in Georgia's low country. She gains little except the uneasy feeling of being watched. Within days, another body is found--a wealthy, thrice-married Savannah socialite dead in her lavish home. More victims follow, each one pierced through the throat. Beside each body, a stone engraved with a different number and symbol. Detective Pierce Reed, Nikki's husband, cautions her against getting in too deep. She's a mother now and can't keep putting herself in danger. Nikki knows he's right, but her instincts are in overdrive. This is what she's good at--finding answers and driving toward justice at any cost. Yet she knows, too, that the most terrifying killers don't look like monsters at all. And by the time you realize how close they really are, it may already be too late to save yourself"--
Hulk. Smash everything
Hulk rampages across the Marvel Universe like never before. Get ready for nonstop action in the mighty Marvel manner from the writer of ONE WORLD UNDER DOOM and SQUIRREL GIRL and the artist of PSYLOCKE and ASTONISHING ICEMAN! We all know Hulk is incredible, but is he really stronger than everything? Dinosaurs? Planets? Gravity? Cosmic forces?! Find out here -- because when we say Hulk takes on all-comers, we really mean it! His path of destruction leads him from prehistoric Earth to the center of the galaxy, where he'll fight a supermassive black hole! Will the uncaring force of physics be enough to end Hulk's rampage at last? Or will the Jade Giant conquer the cosmos itself?! Find out in this guaranteed smash hit! COLLECTING: Hulk: Smash Everything (2025) #1-5
Kiss, marry, kill
"The last place Ella Takeda ever wanted to be was back home in the small town of Lake Sanguis, Wisconsin. But she's left with no choice when she gets fired from her job hosting the Crime Hive Podcast in Chicago after she points the finger at the wrong suspect in the Canceled Killer murders, a serial killer who targets people who've been shamed online. At her parents' bed and breakfast in the small resort town, Ella starts to believe the Canceled Killer has followed her when odd text messages and a creepy vintage Wagoneer begin to follow her. Her suspicions are confirmed when Aaron Russo, the sexy Chicago homicide detective pops back into her life. He seems interested in more than using her as bait to catch a killer, and he's not the only one. Jude, her brother's best friend who's definitely off-limits, and Mateo, a casual hook-up and out-of-work actor, all want Ella's attention. Ella starts to suspect that Russo, Jude, or Mateo might be the Canceled Killer. But which one? And can she unmask the killer before she becomes the next victim?"-- Provided by publisher
Matcha on Monday
Across a bridge in a quiet neighborhood in Tokyo, a charming little matcha café -- open only on Mondays -- offers a beacon of light and healing to all who pass through its doors. All throughout the week, customers flock to the Marble Café that's tucked away behind the trees -- except when it's closed on Mondays, when the Matcha Café opens in its place, offering its clientele a warm cup of matcha and restoration to start the busy week ahead. On this one day of the week, people from all walks of life frequent this cozy haven and experience the joys of human connection. Among them include: A singer who has just broken up with his lover, An unsociable young owner of a tea wholesaler, A husband who has made his wife angry, A designer and owner of a lingerie shop, A Kamishibai artist who doesn't get along with his grandmother. This heart-warming story spans Tokyo and Kyoto over twelve months, bringing together a community of untold unfolding lives -- all starting with a cup of matcha
The one who walked away
"A thrilling new tale of romantic suspense from New York Times bestselling author Karen Rose. Bounty hunter Elle Randolph takes on every case she can, in an effort to outrun herself. Three years ago, she was the only one who walked away from a car crash that killed her husband and two others. Although she was cleared of any wrongdoing, she is fueled by guilt and dedicated to solving other people's problems. But her running is over when she's identified as a person of interest in a murder investigation. Detective Ronan Clarke, a single dad for fifteen years, has been laser-focused on raising his daughter and serving the people of Mendocino County, California. He's got everything under control-until a bounty hunter enters his jurisdiction, keeping secrets and bringing murder to his quiet town. The hunter is definitely involved in his current case, but exactly how is his question. Could she be his killer? As he unravels her secrets, he becomes increasingly troubled by what he finds. While Elle is forced to reexamine every painful memory of the life she left behind, Ronan grows more and more sure of her innocence. But can he trust himself to uncover the truth amid their growing attraction?"-- Provided by publisher
My killer vacation
"It was supposed to be a relaxing vacation in sweet, sunny Cape Cod--just Taylor Bassey and her beloved brother--but discovering a corpse in their rental house has really thrown a wrench into their tanning schedule. Now a rude, crude bounty hunter has arrived on the back of his motorcycle to catch the killer and refuses to believe Taylor can be helpful, despite the countless hours she's spent listening to true crime podcasts. Not to mention her fulfilling teaching career of wrangling second graders. Myles Sumner is only there to do a job, not babysit an amateur sleuth. Although... it is becoming less and less of a hardship to have Taylor around. Sure, she's stubborn, distracting, and can't stay out of harm's way. She's also brave and beautiful and reminds him of home. In other words, the insatiable hunger and protectiveness she's awakening is a threat to his peace of mind. Before Myles sinks any deeper into this dangerous attraction, he needs to solve the murder and get back on the road. Only now there are two threats--and the biggest one is to his heart"--
The simp : a novel without a hero
"A razor-sharp novel about the rise and fall of Raj Ladlani, a morose and unemployed actor who lands the greatest role of his life when he's hired as a personal assistant to a powerful Hollywood family that tasks him with a series of pointless, relentless menial tasks as the darkly absurd realities of their domestic life surface"-- Provided by publisher
Reasons to be loved by you
After a heartbreaking reality TV romance, Nikki Bennet heads home to Georgia for a relaxing Fourth of July--only to discover her brother is engaged to the very woman who helped destroy her relationship. Teaming up with the bride's brother to stop the whirlwind wedding, Nikki soon finds herself caught between old heartache, family secrets, and an unexpected new romance
Bezprawie
"Oficer policji, który zaatakował niewinnego chłopaka, zgłasza się do kancelarii Żelazy Chyłka Klejn w poszukiwaniu ratunku.Ż̇adne z prawników nie chce podejmować się z góry przegranej sprawy, okazuje sie jednak, że funkcjonariusz działał pod przykrywką w organizacji przestępczej - i swoimi czynami ocalił życie Chyłce i Oryńskiemu. Joanna tymczasem toczy własną walkę sadową - jej siotra ma zostać pozbawiona praw rodzicielskich, a jej córka trafić pod opiekę ojca, niebezpiecznego psychopaty, który zgotuje dziecku piekło. Chyłka zrobi wszystko, żeby siostrzenica nie wpadła w jego ręce - nawet jeśli będzie oznaczało to przekroczenie wszystkich obowiązujących zasad prawnych."--Page 4 of cover
Everything we found
"On the outside, Nadia Jacobs is a cool, confident architect at the top of her game. But for the past decade, she's been quietly building walls to keep the people she loves most at arm's length. All because of him. Thomas Donato sacrificed everything when he forced Nadia to keep a dangerous secret from everyone they knew. He did it to protect his family. But it cost him the woman he's secretly loved since they were kids. ... When his past abruptly crashes into their present, they are both suddenly on the run. Not only are they forced to confront the price of a secret they've kept for a decade, but a truth even more treacherous: their feelings for each other. With time running out and nowhere to hide, will their love heal what darkness broke in them all those years ago, or will it shatter them forever?"--Page 4 of cover
Soft spots
"A darkly funny and off-kilter coming-of-age novel following recent college graduate Robin Clarke after she runs away from her family, only to be forced to confront whether she should reconcile with her father when his health takes a sudden turn for the worse"-- Provided by publisher
Fortune
"Amanda Ward has a five-step manifestation routine, a ritual pouch in every purse, and a dating profile designed to reflect the version of herself she wishes she could be: grounded, glowing, and in total alignment. In reality, she's overwhelmed, under-satisfied, and one passive-aggressive email away from a full-blown meltdown. When a sext thread with her in-app boy toy, Declan Thorne, leads to an invitation she can't resist, Amanda finds herself face-to-face with the man behind the messages. A devastatingly hot, emotionally constipated venture capitalist. Oh-and a tarot-card-triggered portal that drops them into a fantasy realm. Now stranded in the Kingdom of Wands with an aggravating, broody CEO-turned-reluctant bodyguard and zero clue how to get home, Amanda's facing nightly onstage performances, suspicious queens, and magick that refuses to cooperate. What's worse is that her biggest issue might not be the kingdom-it might be catching real feelings for the one man who makes her want to drop the act. To survive and find their way back home, she'll have to ditch the affirmations and the carefully controlled persona she's been clinging to and learn how to wield something way more powerful-her actual, honest-to-Goddess truth. Even if it burns everything down"-- Provided by publisher
The talking bone
"Ruby Spencer is known as "the exonerator." Her job as an investigator is to free innocent men from death row, and she's good at what she does. What many people don't know is that she spends her time finding missing women, too. The orphaned daughter of an orphaned mother, Ruby feels a natural affinity for those who have been mistreated by the world at large. Her newest case takes her to Georgia, and involves a man set to be executed in two weeks. What begins as a routine exoneration unexpectedly sends Ruby down a winding path. Pursuing the truth, she begins to uncover crimes that lead to startling revelations about her own life. With time running out, will Ruby's search for answers ultimately lead her to danger?"--Dust jacket flap
Arrivals and departures
"The Perkins family has problems. They're scattered across the globe. Lee, a glamorous reality-TV star, is struggling with her mental health in the spotlight. Regan, her younger sister, has fallen for a romance scammer. Cord, their charming brother, is one drink away from losing it all. And their mother, Charlotte, still longs for the love she let slip away a decade ago, a lover who sailed off with her heart to a remote island in Greece. When Regan disappears, Lee flies first-class to Athens to save her family--again. There, against the glittering Mediterranean and the shadow of the Acropolis, Lee contends with emotional nieces, relentless paparazzi, and her own fragile heart. Lee is desperately searching--for her sister, and for the hope and joy she thought was gone forever. Across continents and crises, each member of the Perkins family must face the same question: is it ever too late to choose love?"--
Declaration illustrated ; Emancipation illustrated
A visual reinterpretation of three foundational American texts--the Declaration of Independence, the Emancipation Proclamation, and the Gettysburg Address--presented in the styles of more than 100 iconic American comics, cartoons, and graphic novels
Crime fictions how racist lies built a system of mass wrongful conviction
"Wrongful convictions have long been dismissed as rare exceptions to an otherwise well-oiled criminal justice machine. But after years spent investigating one of the largest criminal court systems in the nation, Chicago's Cook County, Dr. Nicole Gonzalez Van Cleve began to uncover a far more chilling truth. Wrongful convictions are not accidental, or anomalous: There are at least hundreds of cases indicting innocent Black youth of crimes they didn't commit. Arresting and incarcerating kids is the point -- the 'evidence' is tailored to fit. In a suspenseful narrative account based on years of interviews, archival research, and the excavation of hidden documents, Gonzalez Van Cleve presents an ironclad 'howdunit,' illustrating the steps that our supposed justice system takes to 'find' criminals, coerce confessions, bury evidence, and persuade witnesses to lie. A clear pattern emerges as Lee Hester, a disabled fourteen-year-old boy, is branded a 'super predator' and convicted of killing his teacher. At just seven years old, Romarr Gipson is charged with a murder that is physically impossible for him to have committed. Groups of boys like the Roscetti Four and Dixmoor Five are characterized as 'wolf packs' in a pattern that connects them to the Central Park Five. These 'crime fictions' are actively produced, perfected by police, enshrined in our legal records by the courts, and reinforced by the media. Placing the exonerated boys at the center of their own story, Crime Fictions is a devastating, systematic account that leaves us to wonder just how many innocent souls have been claimed by the racist lies police tell."--Book jacket flap
You won't get free of it : stories of mothers and daughters
"A collection of reported stories that explore the relationship between mothers and daughters by the award-winning author of Strangers to Ourselves"-- Provided by publisher
Space journal : art, science and cosmic exploration
The universe is alluring and mysterious. A place of wonder and terror. We know it's under no obligation to make sense to us, and yet. 'Space Journal' is a visual celebration of our perception of the cosmos, and our efforts to reach it, from the seventeenth century to the present day. Dallas Campbell weaves together priceless archival memorabilia, revolutionary experiments and spectacular scenes to map both real and potential encounters with our celestial backyard. From Galileo's shopping list to speeches annotated in President John F. Kennedy's own hand, from The War of the Worlds to Space Invaders, Campbell sets out the radical thinkers and doers who have launched us towards the final frontier
Cuisine to kill for : recipes & true crime stories from the world's most haunted places
"Whether set in a haunted castle, a mysterious hotel, an abandoned prison, or a popular pub, these paranormal tales span the entire globe--and their accompanying culinary treats are equally wide-ranging" --
The emotional side of money : a roadmap to financial wellness
"In The Emotional Side of Money, financial wellness coach Tari Vickery explores the deep emotional currents shaping your financial life. Through personal stories and decades of client experience, she shows how childhood experiences, family dynamics, and cultural messages silently influence every money decision and reveals how unresolved money wounds can keep us stuck. And, since awareness alone isn't enough to create lasting change, she offers a path toward healing--helping readers understand their money story and begin rewriting it with intention. A compassionate guide to building a healthier, more empowering relationship with money from the inside out, The Emotional Side of Money will help you release anxiety, reclaim your power, and feel genuinely at peace with your finances"--
Estrogen, interrupted : a guide to surviving and thriving in perimenopause
"From two leading physicians and perimenopause experts, a comprehensive guide to a critically misunderstood and under-researched phase of women's lives. After years of being overlooked by mainstream medicine and culture, menopause is finally receiving the attention it's due. But one major reproductive health cycle in every woman's life is still hiding in the shadows: perimenopause. It's generally assumed that women suffer the worst symptoms during menopause, but perimenopause is actually the time when women most struggle with an onslaught of invasive bodily changes, from weight gain, hair loss, and brain fog to low libido, depression, and trouble sleeping. The arrival and intensity of perimenopausal symptoms are often not only unexpected but met with a collective shrug by the medical community, leaving women adrift when it comes to understanding the complexity of this biological chapter and how best to address its many challenges. In Estrogen, Interrupted, ob-gyns, medical researchers, and perimenopause experts Rebecca Dunsmoor-Su and Amy Voedisch demystify the changes women experience during perimenopause, explaining what is happening in their bodies and empowering them with evidence-based treatments. While hormones play a decisive role in perimenopausal symptoms, Drs. Dunsmoor-Su and Voedisch emphasize that lifestyle factors such as nutrition, stress levels, mental health, exercise, and physical health also directly impact their severity. Estrogen, Interrupted is a book for the millions of women who want to understand the constellation of symptoms they may begin to experience as early as their mid-thirties-and that can persist for a decade or more. Weaving research and practical takeaways alongside moving stories from the doctors' own lives and clinical practices, Drs. Dunsmoor-Su and Voedisch provide women with a roadmap for reclaiming control of their bodies and lives during this transformative chapter"--cProvided by publisher
Radical duke : how one aristocrat - and the American Revolution - transformed Britain
When Danielle Allen unearthed a parchment of the Declaration of Independence buried away in Sussex, England, little did she know that she had discovered a story of historical magnitude that would alter our understanding of British and American history. Revealing that the Age of Revolution began earlier than we thought--not with the Boston patriots nor with the Parisian Jacobins, but in Britain itself--Allen demonstrates in Radical Duke that the rights of man, the theory of revolution, and calls for popular sovereignty all emerged from the radical energies of London before they spread across the Atlantic and the Channel. At the center of this new age was Charles Lennox, the progressive Third Duke of Richmond, a rarely cited historical figure who becomes the biographical focus of Allen's groundbreaking work. Even with royal blood coursing through his veins, the handsome, gallivanting Duke (1735-1806) preferred to rub shoulders with ordinary folk--supporting the rights of jurors, freedom of the press, and religious toleration. As Allen shows, from 1767 to 1782, he was England's leading voice of opposition to the Crown, and, as the leader of the Sussex militia, even a threat to the King's power. But the Duke did not challenge the Crown alone. The archives have long hidden the covert alliance between the young Duke and his age-mate Thomas Paine, the future author of Common Sense. While working as an obscure tax collector, Paine was engaged by the Duke to contribute to the most influential but anonymous newspaper essays of the age, The Letters of Junius, which spawned sedition trials, defined the rights of man, and brought England to the brink of revolution. Along with a small cadre of radicals, Paine and the Duke fired hearts across two continents and secretly stoked a burgeoning political movement. Throughout Radical Duke, Allen sets the record straight. Through archival evidence, confirmed with computational tools, she reveals the anonymous authors of the inflammatory Junius letters; she also identifies a new Paine work, his first book, The Juryman's Touchstone, cowritten in 1771. In the end, the Duke swerved. He did not advocate the overthrow of the monarchy but remained loyal to both Crown and people, launching an age of reform. With her penetrating prose, Allen resuscitates a seminal political figure who has been egregiously neglected throughout history
Astronomy 101 : from gravitational waves and merging black holes to new exoplanets and asteroid samples, key theories, discoveries, and facts about the universe
"Have you ever looked up at the night sky and wondered what's really out there--or how we've come to understand so much about a universe so vast? Whether you're a lifelong stargazer or newly space-curious, Astronomy 101, 2nd Edition delivers a clear, engaging guide to the cosmos--now fully updated to include the most exciting discoveries of the 21st century"-- Amazon website
Lonely Planet. Experience Canada
Pathways to longevity : science and strategies in pursuit of a longer, healthier life
A golden world : how the Americas transformed Tudor and Stuart England
"A glittering new history of how the Americas transformed the Tudors and Stuarts that provides a fresh understanding the cultural exchange between the "Old" and "New" worlds.From rumors of lost Amazonian cities of gold to the silver running through the mountains of Bolivia, hopes for dazzling wealth fueled the imperial fantasies of the Tudors and Stuarts. Stories of treasure ships and the feats of privateers from Francis Drake to Walter Raleigh have become entrenched in myth and legend--but what did Elizabethans actually know about Venezuela, or the Chesapeake? How did Indigenous people and their knowledge enter the art, fashion, and literature of Shakespeare's time--and at what cost? From tobacco leaves strewn in playhouses on the Thames to a bejeweled 'Indian hat' carried on the back of a wandering peddler in the English countryside, A Golden World uses tangible history and artefacts to illuminate the unexpected ways that the Americas and its people became a visible and material presence in English culture in the first era of colonization. Showcasing Indigenous perspectives through texts and materials created by Native writers, elders, and artists, and bringing Aztec jaguars, blue-green Colombian emeralds, and feathered garments knotted by Indigenous hands in conversation with love poetry, baroque portraits, and plays about shipwrecks, this award-winning historian presents an altogether new history of the 'golden age' of the Tudors and Stuarts, shedding light on the craft and labor of those in the Americas who contributed to the English Renaissance as we know it, and investigating what this means for heritage today. While England's fascination with eastern powers has been more readily acknowledged, A Golden World focuses on how Atlantic colonization provides a distinct and crucial part of this cultural history. From sight and sound to touch and taste in the 'golden age' of Shakespeare, Lauren Working gives new insight into the dynamics of power and desire for lands and resources in the Americas and how it changed the course of history." --
Disposable workers : the transformation of employment
"Over 35 percent of American workers are not treated as standard employees, denied both benefits and access to a career ladder. Paul Osterman surveyed more than 6,000 people to understand what it means to be a disposable worker. Noting that most would prefer traditional employment, Osterman offers proposals for job-quality reform."-- Provided by publisher
Entertaining
Presents recipes and menus for nine social occasions including cocktail parties, buffets, holiday celebrations, and wedding receptions. Includes tips for table settings, lighting, music, and food presentation
Itty Bitty amigurumi : 50 quick, cute, and completely no-sew crochet patterns
"Crochet your way into a world of soft, squishable joy! Zac Doar, the creator behind Crochet me Zaddy, shares his signature quick, no-sew patterns for crafting acorable, pocket-sized plushies that fit perfectly in the palm of your hand. Inside, you'll find 50 Itty Bitty makes inspired by creatures and characters from the farm, forest, city, ocean, and even outer space. Meet charming friends that come from every corner of the Itty Bitty universe"--Back cover
The Rainy Day Bookshop
"Rosie Lucas barely has time to catch her breath. Between caring for her elderly mother after her roller skating accident (why again did a 72-year old think that would be a good idea?!?), helping her daughter Emma with her beloved 3-year-old granddaughter, Olive, and desperately trying to turn around the family construction business, Rosie barely has time to sleep, much less explore a romantic relationship. And if she were to do that, Andrew Morgan is the absolute last person she'd choose. After all, he's an arrogant, reclusive author and they're at totally different phases of life. Rosie is juggling her granddaughter while Andrew is managing his own young kids after his wife died a few years ago. But Rosie would be lying if she said she wasn't interested. If only it were that easy... Ten years ago, Rosie's husband, Gary, died in a car accident and her entire world slipped off its axis. She lost her partner--her love, her kids lost their father, and she had to put her long-held dreams of running the Sunny Day Bookshop aside to save Gary's construction business and keep the family afloat. And it wasn't long after that that then teenaged Emma succumbed to addiction and their long estrangement began. She's relieved to have come out the other side now and hopes they can repair everything that was broken, but she can't deny there are scars. And as Rosie lets herself engage in a mostly harmless flirtation with Andrew, there is something she can't quite put her finger on, something that keeps her at arm's length from her daughter, a secret she can't quite unravel. Emma isn't proud of her past, but she's pulled herself up by the bootstraps, raising Olive as well as she can, and protecting her mom at all costs. Just like she always has. She never told her mom what she knew about her dad and his relationship with the woman from his office. And she never will. The guilt about that and about her father's death has haunted her ever since. But she's back in town to make amends and hopefully start a new life for herself and her daughter. She just never thought she'd find the possibility of a new love as well."--Provided by publisher
My sister is going to kill me
"Liv and Mandy Chisholm's yearly sister trip is a sacred tradition, an attempt to bond as their lives diverge. Liv, the ever-practical older sister, packs the color-coded itineraries. Mandy, a bedazzled human tumbleweed, brings the spontaneity. As they set out for a river rafting adventure through the Grand Canyon with a group of strangers, they hope to revitalize their relationship. But beyond the terrors of whitewater rapids, sibling squabbles, and rogue reptiles, the ferocious beauty of the river carries a darker undercurrent, and an unexpected guest: a murderer in their midst. When a fellow traveler is found dead and another corpse hits the water, the trip flips from idyllic sister vacation to high-stakes murder investigation. Every suspect has a secret, every clue is drenched in mystery, and Liv and Mandy can hardly trust each other, let alone their own instincts. With the river raging and danger around every bend, the Chisholm sisters must work together to catch a killer--and keep their relationship from capsizing--before it's too late"--Page 4 of cover
Storm tide
"When the magnificent home of entrepreneur Brian Malloy mysteriously goes up in flames, Maine game warden Mike Bowditch tries to pull Malloy's burning body from the fire but is too late. Malloy was suspected of murdering his young, illegitimate son. Now it looks like someone else has delivered a verdict. Miles away, on a lonely stretch of icy railroad track, the body of Axl Deming, once accused of a brutal rape, is found literally cut in half. Though the two murders seem unrelated, a cryptic text from an unknown number hints at a chilling connection. Bowditch suspects someone is orchestrating the executions of criminals who escaped justice, and for reasons he can't explain, his own name is on the list . . . but the state police aren't convinced. Meanwhile, his wife Stacey, just weeks from giving birth, is being stalked by a stranger in a white van. And when he realizes someone has also been watching their home, the case turns increasingly personal. To protect his family, Bowditch must work alone to uncover who's behind the killings -- and stop them before he becomes their next victim."--
John of John
"Out of money and with little to show for his art school education, John-Calum Macleod takes the ferry back home to the Isle of Harris in the Outer Hebrides to find that little has changed except for him. He returns to the windswept croft and the two pillars of his childhood: his father John, a sheep farmer, tweed weaver, and lay preacher in the local Presbyterian church, and his maternal grandmother Ella, a profanity-loving Glaswegian whose steady warmth helped Cal weather the sudden departure of his mother. Cal privately wonders if any lonely men might be found on the barren hillsides of home, while John is dismayed by his son's long hair, strange clothes, and seeming unwillingness to be Saved. But Cal isn't the only one in the croft house who is keeping secrets. As lambing season turns to shearing season, the threads holding together the community together become increasingly frayed, and nothing will remain as it was before."--
You'll be sorry
"For Raquel and Theo Collins, it appeared to be love at first sight. Raquel, a gorgeous, up-and-coming interior designer, and Theo, a brash financial wizard, met, married, and then moved all in a matter of months, only to confront a terrible tragedy. Now, unbearably aware of the distance between them, they've come to a remote town in New Hampshire to begin anew. The Dixon's family lodge was once a crown jewel of the mountains. Until late one August night, when both parents and their four children vanished, leaving behind a trail of bloody footprints, and a mystery that has endured for thirty years. Now, its latest occupants, the Collinses, are arriving, and the former grand lodge is once more stirring to life. For Amanda Grady, following in her father's footsteps as the recently appointed Shereford police chief, it's good to see a fresh start for the derelict Dixon place. However, not everyone is happy about a new family in the old home and its hidden past may have returned with a vengeance. When a stray dog leads to the discovery of a skeleton on the property, Raquel and Theo face a daunting choice of what to believe, who to trust, and how to survive. Because in the tiny village of Shereford the time has come. The local residents, the new neighbors, and the fledgling police chief must work together to unravel the terrifying events that happened one night thirty years ago..."--
Under the falls
"When Tyler Sinclair left Stone Mountain at eighteen, he had no plans of returning. With only a duffel bag full of clothes, a few bucks stolen from his father's dresser, and a guitar, his most prized possession, Tyler disappeared without so much as a goodbye. Eighteen years later, Tyler, now the frontman of a famous band aptly named Stone Mountain, finds himself returning to his hometown for a one-night-only benefit concert to support his old friend, Doc, who lost feeling in his legs following a childhood accident. As Tyler ascends the mountain, memories of his childhood come rushing back--memories of his abusive father and despondent mother, of the friends he left behind--and he quickly learns that, for many people on Stone Mountain, the past does not feel like so long ago, and not everyone has been eagerly awaiting Tyler's return. At the concert, resentment simmers just beneath the surface, and Tyler finds himself confronted with faces new and old: there's Curt, Tyler's childhood best friend, now Stone Mountain's chief of police, and his star officer, Deb, an out-of-towner who may have bitten off more than she can chew by accepting a job in Stone Mountain. And then there's Freddi, Curt's wife and Tyler's former lover, a woman whose questionable dealings and fraught history with Tyler will become the catalyst for a tragedy that will upend each of their lives and threaten to validate Tyler's worst fear: that 'Stone Mountain is the kind of place you might escape from once, if you're lucky, but not twice.'"--
The fourth option a thriller
"When law enforcement, the courts, and the prison system fail, there is a fourth and final option. . . . Disillusioned by the government and institutions he dedicated his life to serving, former Navy SEAL and CIA ground branch operative Chris Walker is about to end his life when he receives a call that saves it. The wife of a teammate he lost in Afghanistan has now lost her son to the opioid crisis and needs Walker's help. Thrust into a conspiracy that goes deeper than he ever imagined, Walker must go up against the system and the very Constitution he once swore an oath to support and defend in order to find justice for his friend's widow. With ambitious FBI agent Jarrett Stanton on his tail, Walker -- accompanied by his loyal Belgian Malinois K-9 and using his off-the-grid VW pop-up camper filled with a hidden cache of weapons -- takes justice into his own hands, exposing corruption and issuing a long-forgotten brand of lethal outlaw justice."--
The lost story of Via Belle
"Searching for a story to adapt for film, an aspiring screenwriter becomes captivated by a bestselling classic novel and the mysterious disappearance of the woman who wrote it. 1940. Via Belle's sweet romance novels made readers believe in happily ever after. But Via's reality was much more complicated. While her first husband was alive, her creativity thrived in a beautiful stone estate situated above a pristine lake and moonflower garden. After his tragic death and a whirlwind second marriage shrouded in secrets, Via vanished from public life, leaving behind a shadow of scandal . . . and her final story. 2006. Screenwriter Harper Rayne is desperate for a breakthrough, if only she can find the right story to tell. But when she digs into the life of her late mother's favorite novelist, she never expects it to become personal. Drawn to the quaint Pennsylvania town where both her mother and Via once lived, Harper discovers more than a mystery to solve -- she finds echoes of her own longing for love, healing, and home. As long-buried secrets come to light, Harper must decide if she'll protect the past or rewrite this particular ending."--
The secrets we hide
1601 Iris Drive looks like any other house on the quiet, residential street. But rumors are rampant about the Vickery family, and what goes on behind closed doors. When gunshots ring out, Sheriff Emmy Clifton and her sister, ex-federal agent Jude Archer, discover a devastating crime scene. Allison Vickery has been murdered in her own kitchen, and her teenage daughter is bleeding upstairs, left for dead. Everyone thinks they know what happened. But secrets are buried everywhere in this small town. And it's up to Emmy Clifton to uncover the truth
We the women the hidden heroes who shaped America
"Over a decades-long, distinguished career ... journalist Norah O'Donnell has made it her mission to shed light on untold women's stories. Now, in honor of America's 250th birthday, O'Donnell focuses that passion on the American heroines who helped change the course of history. ... Through extensive research and interviews, as well as historical documents and old photos, O'Donnell curates a ... portrait of these fierce fighters for freedom. From Mary Katherine Goddard, who printed the first signed Declaration of Independence, to the Forten family women, who were active in the abolition and suffrage movements and were considered the 'Black Founders' of Philadelphia, to the first women who served in the armed forces even before they had the right to vote, O'Donnell brings these extraordinary women together for the first time, and in doing so writes the American story anew"--
We are gathered here today
"At 36, Finlay Hightower has attended countless incredible, cringe-worthy, and disastrous wedding celebrations with his best friends. Their secret to surviving wedding chaos? The Hour of Disrespect-a pact to reserve judgment to one hour after the couple's Big Day, protecting the wedding glow and leaving only with the good memories. But this next wedding will test their decade-old tradition in more ways than one. Now, one of their own is getting married-Fin's beloved cousin, Elaine-at a Wild West-themed venue in the sweltering Texas summer heat that is as meticulously itineraried as it is kitchy. Reserving opinions won't be easy, and on top of that Fin has a secret that threatens his officiant duties: he's just gotten engaged to the man of his dreams, and a sense of unease has him questioning if he believes in the institution of marriage at all. As Fin joins the rambunctious and increasingly unhinged 'queer table', old friendships are tested and new relationships are formed. Will each guest hold back their particular views on love, commitment, and the wedding before Elaine can say 'I do'? And if not, could those confessions ultimately give Fin the courage to uncover his truth? Like any good wedding, We Are Gathered Here Today is funny, heartfelt, and full of surprises. Like any terrible wedding, it's something you'll never forget"--
Choke point a thriller
Every betrayal begins with a lie ... While all eyes are on Taiwan, China makes a stunning move against Thailand. Using a series of proxies, it plunges the country into chaos, looking to capture a narrow, but critical piece of land, which will give it the upper hand over the United States and help the Chinese Navy dominate both the Indian and Pacific Oceans. With the new American president unwilling to openly commit troops or intelligence personnel, Scot Harvath and his team are called into service. Their assignment: to track down an American turncoat: a former teammate of Harvath's who is assisting Beijing. What they will discover, however, is China's most elite espionage unit and their plans not only for Thailand's collapse, but also America's
The foursome
"When Eng and Chang Bunker arrive in Wilkes County in 1839, they're not just a curiosity--they're a sensation. Everyone is eager to learn whether the salacious rumors about them are true. Within months, the twins have opened a general store, bought land, and begun building a plantation. Now, word has it, they're looking for wives--and in a place that thrives on gossip and legacy, their ambitions set the community on edge. Sarah and Adelaide Yates, daughters of a once-prominent local family brought low by scandal, are drawn into their orbit. Bold, beautiful Adelaide sees in the twins' fame a chance to reclaim her future. Sarah, quiet and observant, isn't so sure. When the twins' lives become entangled with theirs, they must navigate loyalty, longing, and identity in a world where everything--including race, class, and gender--is rigidly defined. Spanning five decades and unfolding against the backdrop of a fractured nation hurtling toward war, The Foursome is both intimate and epic: a story of love and constraint, identity and reinvention. With piercing insight and emotional precision, Kline brings to life a forgotten chapter of American history and the complex, boundary-defying marriages at its center"--
Preacher's hell
"They say the road to hell is paved with good intentions. For Preacher, that road begins at a remote trading post in the Bitterroot Mountains. At first, it's a friendly reunion with his old buddies Audie and Nighthawk. But then, a young Indian woman and her grandfather are attacked by a vicious gang of thieves -- and all hell breaks loose. When the smoke clears, the gang's leader, who goes by the name Mack Ozark, has escaped, the grandfather is dead, and the woman is mortally wounded. Before she dies, she begs Preacher to look after a bundle she is carrying. Inside, wrapped in a blanket, are two blond-haired, blue-eyed babies. They're clearly twins -- and clearly not hers ... Who do the babies belong to? And what is a man like Preacher supposed to do with them? The only clue is a pair of gemstone necklaces around the babies' necks. Preacher's friend Audie recognizes the stones as star garnets from a nearby valley, where they head off to find the twins' mother. Along the way, they realize they're being followed by Mack Ozark. He knows the babies' father stole a fortune in jewels. He knows the babies' blanket contains a map to the hidden gems. But he doesn't know just how far a man like Preacher will go to protect those little angels -- and send a devil like Ozark straight to hell." --
Summer of love
"In this moving novel about the transformative power of storytelling, three women make life-changing decisions set in motion by the 1967 Summer of Love in San Francisco, shaping the legacy of their family's Napa Valley winery forever, from the USA Today bestselling author of The Paris Bookseller. 1967: Concerts, hippies, and war protests define the counter-culture revolution that flourishes during the Summer of Love in San Francisco. No one is more into the messages of love and peace than Winifred (Winnie) Hartley who has just graduated from UC Berkeley determined to make it as a poet. When she reconnects with her high school boyfriend Lincoln Sawyer, it feels like her life is finally everything she wants it to be. Meanwhile, her sister Miranda throws herself into running the family business, Hartley Vineyard, determined to make California wine that rivals French. Little do the sisters know that the choices they make and the secrets they keep will set their lives down radically different paths. 2015: Dawn Hartley has a secret that she can't share with her mother Miranda, who has long been her closest confidant. How can she possibly admit that she has a drinking problem to her famous vintner mother? It feels like a betrayal of her own heritage. When an assignment for work requires her to research the wildly popular Vineland novels by a famously anonymous writer, she embarks on a quest that will shake her to the core, and just might set her life on the right path at last"--
Don't cross Mo Ellery
"A laugh-out-loud mystery following the indomitable hot mess Mo Ellery, whose job as a school crossing guard pulls her into an unhinged murder investigation"-- Provided by publisher
Bubble, bubble, tea and trouble
"When Lily stumbles across five middle-aged women gathered in a dark corner of the tearoom for a book club, she firmly reminds them that the inn's no-smoking policy also applies to their oddly ritualistic candles. As they head outside, Lily overhears them chalking their bad luck up to the absence of their leader, Katya. Whatever they're doing, it certainly isn't reading-and their cover is starting to sound like weak tea . . . While they enjoy Lily's homemade banana bread the next morning, they make their intentions clear-grilling Lily about any past paranormal activity in the cliffside mansion. Their attempts to contact spirits have been falling flat, it seems, and the mysterious Katya is catching the heat. Levelheaded Lily thinks the real reason is that there's no such thing as ghosts. But Lily's pal Bernie has found another explanation: the half-baked spirit-seekers have the wrong house. The haunted reputation belongs to the place next door-where Lily's gardener boyfriend is currently staying. But before they can inform the luckless ladies, the missing medium shows up-dead on the rocks at the bottom of the cliff. Now, Lily has two jobs: serving afternoon tea, and solving a murder before someone else gets sent to the great beyond . . ."--Dust jacket flap
Kill to keep
"Sheriff Bet Rivers' inspection of the carnival grounds should have been routine. Murder is certainly the last thing on anyone's mind. Then comes the sound of a gunshot. And a dead body with no signs of trauma, no witnesses and no obvious motive for the killing. But solving the unexplained death is only part of the challenge. Bet is still grappling with her on-off relationship with town owner Rob Collier, while dealing with her feelings about her late father, the beloved town sheriff she had to replace. As Bet launches her homicide investigation, she soon discovers the carnival is a place of whispers, rumors, resentments and lie after lie. And as the stakes build, it quickly becomes clear that protecting a deadly secret is something that someone is willing to kill to keep."--
A murder at the mansion
"When reclusive heiress Bernadette Garst vanishes from her sprawling mansion, bookshop owner and investigator Annie Murray is summoned to the scene. Arriving at the legendary Garst property, Annie and her partner Fletcher discover a household riddled with secrets, bitter family rivalries, and suspicious staff members. When Bernadette's lawyer also goes missing, it's clear the case is escalating into something far more dangerous. With her keen eye for detail and a little help from her friends, Annie must piece together the clues hidden within the opulent estate grounds. Can she solve the puzzle before it's too late?"--
All shell breaks loose
Dr. Irving Allred is boasting around town that he's about to get his hands on an authentic haunted sword. But minutes after Maureen hears the story, a woman walks into the Moon Shell, sword in hand. She found it while walking her bulldog on the beach--and its blade is stained with what looks like blood. Looks like it's time to call the sheriff's department. Allred is furious that his prize is now in police custody--and even more agitated that an unknown buyer was trying to outbid him. He's convinced that the sword will lead him straight to the ghost he's hunting. He's not the only one on the Outer Banks who's been searching for spirits, though. An odd visitor also showed up at Maureen's shop claiming the ability sense them . . . though somehow she didn't seem to notice Maureen's spectral friend hanging about. When a man who'd been camping nearby is found cut down along the shore, Maureen starts providing some unofficial assistance to Captain Rob Tate by digging into the island's maritime history. But it's not the only mystery she's facing--because the shop's resident ghost is seeing ghosts himself . .
Last night was killer
"A suspenseful, big-hearted, and laugh-out-loud funny story of a single mom trying to do it all-including solve a murder she may or may not have committed..."-- Provided by publisher
The forty-year grudge
"It's been four decades since the women of Sigma Delta Tau were last together. The years have been kind to some but not to others. Still this is supposed to be a pleasant diversion for former sorority member and current private investigator Aubrey Merritt. She's come to New Mexico to reconnect with old friends, and she's brought her personal assistant Olivia Blunt along with her to help with her bags. But when one of the sorority sisters is murdered, all eyes turn to the World's Greatest Detective to solve the case. It's going to take both Aubrey and Olivia to cut through the knot of old hurts and current grievances to find the killer"--
The Mortal Enemy Murder Club
Kathryn Hu is not getting into the business of solving murders. Yes, she and her friends Olivia and Elle figured out who killed their cheating ex-boyfriend. But now Kat can get back to her usual, murder-free existence. Then she gets an unexpected plea for help. Mandy Thorne has ruined countless lives through her revenge podcast. She also did her best to frame the girls. Now, she claims, someone is trying to kill her. And the girls are the only ones who can save her. But can the trio and Mandy put aside their mutual contempt long enough to prevent a murder and solve this case? Can they become...the Mortal Enemy Murder Club?
Birds of prey new crime stories
"It all started with a simple, yet sneakily difficult challenges from global best-selling author Harlan Coben: Pick a bird of prey, then use it as the inspiration for a brand-new story. The response from some of the best writers on the planet: Game on! The result: Eleven bingeable stories that are twisty, scary, surprising, and bursting with imagination. An egg worth more than its weight in gold. A mysterious operative known only as Owl. An eagle-watcher who sees more than she should. Even a story that somehow places the Maltese Falcon in a nursing home"--
Teach the torches to burn
"Romeo and Juliet (yes, that Romeo and Juliet) invite you to join them in celebrating the union of their spinster daughter, Rosie (she's 20!) to Escalus the younger, prince of Verona, where murder is the unexpected guest at the wedding. My Lady Jane meets Knives Out in Fair Verona, as New York Times bestselling author Christina Dodd brings you the wedding of the season star-crossed with poison most discreet. Joining us will be the royal and decorous kin of the groom, the Leonardis, as well as the famously rival families, the upstart Montagues and the snooty Capulets. All will be armed with swords and knives; at least one is skilled with poison. At this joyous event, who could foresee what direful occurrences might befall? If I, the aforesaid Rosie, blushing bride, noted cynic and sleuth, were asked to identify when the pre-wedding events spiraled out of control, I'd point to that moment when elderly Princess Ursula observed the display of gleaming swords and bared teeth and announced that she would hold a public seance to determine the future of the marriage . . . With the aid of Yorick's skull and her own considerable dramatic nature, Princess Ursula prophesied three things: the marriage would be joyous and fertile (the guests yawn,) a long-lost treasure would be found . . . and foul and most unnatural murder would disrupt the fragile peace of Verona. Before the day was done, two prophesies had been fulfilled. Hint: not the fun fertility one. As one death follows another and it's clear a skilled poisoner lurks among us, coming ever closer to striking down those I love, I use all my wit and skill to discern the reason for the vendetta and uncover the killer's identity . . . for I would have the holy church bells that now ring a sad lament peel instead for the wedding ceremony and the joyous and fertile future foretold. . ."--
You'll be sorry
"For Raquel and Theo Collins, it appeared to be love at first sight. Raquel, a renowned interior designer, and Theo, a brash financial wizard met and married in a matter of months, only to confront a terrible tragedy. Now, unbearably aware of the distance between them, they've come to a remote town in New Hampshire to begin anew. Perched on a ledge with stunning views, the Dixon's family lodge was once a crown jewel of the mountains. Until late one August night, when both parents and their four children vanished, leaving behind a trail of bloody footprints, and a mystery that has endured for thirty years. Now, its latest occupants, the Collinses, are arriving, and the former grand lodge is once more stirring to life. For Amanda Grady, following in her father's footsteps as the recently appointed Shereford police chief, it's good to see a fresh start for the derelict Dixon place. However, not everyone is happy about a new family in the old home and its hidden past may have returned with a vengeance. When a stray dog leads to the discovery of a skeleton on the property, Raquel and Theo face a daunting choice of what to believe, who to trust, and how to survive. Because in the tiny village of Shereford the time has come. The local residents, the new neighbors, and the fledgling police chief must work together to unravel the terrifying events that happened one night thirty years ago, or ... You'll be sorry." --
A morbid passion
A gripping 1930s-set whodunnit and love letter to Golden Age crime, this sequel to A Queer Case features amateur sleuth Selby Bigge, who must solve a murder at Lady Malcolm's Servants' Ball in London's Royal Albert Hall. Perfect for fans of Nicola Upson's Josephine Tey novels. London 1930. Selby Bigge and his aristocratic sidekick Theodora Smythe are invited to dine with Doctor Hector Fortescue and his family, discovering a web of unrest in the household. The good doctor is adamant that homosexuals can be 'cured' of their perversions, oblivious to the fact his son Lancelot is 'as fruity as a pineapple'. Later that evening Theodora becomes Theo and attends the Servants' Ball with Selby - a fancy-dress dance for servants, which attracts queers of all classes. Lancelot makes a surprise appearance dressed as Harlequin, as do other members of the Fortescue household. And before the night is out Selby and Theo will have another murder to solve. Digging deeper, the duo - assisted by the impossibly glamorous nightclub singer Lady Splendid - discover that secrets abound both above and below stairs in the Kensington home of the Fortescue family. And the stakes get even higher when Selby encounters policemen he's met before, who'd love to arrest him for being queer. Can Selby solve the crime or will this be his last dance?
A murderer's guide to Mardi Gras
"It's cozy. It's culinary. It's Mardi Gras madness! It's the fifth book in this fabulous mystery series with a vintage flair from USA Today-bestselling and Agatha Award-winning author Ellen Byron. Step 1: join a killer krewe. It's carnival season in New Orleans, and Ricki James-Diaz and her friends from Bon Vee are dressing up for Mardi Gras. They've joined the notorious krewe of Chew to support Ricki's chef boyfriend, Virgil, who is to be crowned this year's king. It's all fun, throws, and over-the-top outfits until the krewe's captain is found strangled with his own medallion. Step 2: survive the festivities. The prime suspect is Ricki's friend, the deceased's wife who discovered he was cheating on her. It seems a straightforward case, but Ricki isn't so sure. The krewe's leader had many enemies including his mistress, his krewe co-founder who he ousted, and his college friend whose girlfriend he stole. One thing's clear, Ricki's at the center of yet another murder investigation. And if she's not careful, her first Mardi Gras could also be her last... Perfect for fans of Joanne Fluke, these delightful mysteries bring New Orleans to life with fun characters and delicious recipes. This series is a must-read for culinary cozy lovers!" --
Murder in Blackfriars
"Kat Holloway's beau, Daniel McAdam, has always had a past shrouded in mystery. He knows nothing about his origins, only that a kind man rescued him from the streets all those years ago. So when a man claiming he knows where Daniel comes from turns up dead moments before meeting with them, Daniel goes on the hunt for the killer. It soon becomes clear that to see justice served, Daniel will have to figure out who he truly is and where he came from. When he asks Kat for her assistance, she readily complies, knowing she'll do whatever it takes to protect the man she's come to love. The quest takes Kat and Daniel deep into the East End, where they face dangerous foes from Daniel's rugged past, many of whom aren't happy that he now works with the police and will stop at nothing to keep Kat and Daniel from uncovering their secrets. As Kat begins to learn things about Daniel's history she's not certain she wants to know, she fears that the darkest secret-his true name and lineage-will tear apart the tender bonds they've begun to form"--Page 4 of cover
The door in Penrose Forest
"As a boy, Nico once accompanied his mother on a research trip to investigate a stalled migration of monarch butterflies. One night, upon hearing her sneak out of their rented cabin, he followed her to a clearing in the forest where a famed mansion once stood. Paralyzed with fear, he watched his mother climb a staircase and vanish, along with the stairs and the strange glowing door at its peak. No one believed his story, and as he grew older, he too stopped believing it was real. As an adult, Nico returns to his hometown to care for his ailing father. But something strange is happening to the town. There are unexplained power fluctuations, people are going missing, and, reportedly, phantoms are roaming the woods. When Nico finds his mother's field journal from the week she disappeared, including her account of the vanishing staircase, he begins to pick apart the mystery. All the tangled strings trail back to the same starting point: the Gilded Age family whose mansion burned down under mysterious circumstances in those very same woods where his mother vanished."--
The princess trap
"A charming standalone royal fake dating romance by bestselling author and TikTok favorite Talia Hibbert. Cherry Neita is done with men-until one irresistible night with a sexy stranger shatters her dry spell and her peace of mind. Too bad he turns out to be a scandal-prone prince, and their steamy alleyway kiss just became front-page news. Now Ruben has a plan to fix it all...if Cherry agrees to fake an engagement with the royal pain who ruined her life"-- Provided by publisher
Fossil feud
"Renegade paleontologist Ripley Adams is this close to digging up a fossil treasure and vindication. She's spent the last three years in academic exile after her ex-boyfriend stole her work, betrayed her trust, and broke her heart in one fell swoop. If she can unearth a complete specimen of her newest discovery--a never-before-seen missing link between dinosaurs and birds--it will put her back on the map and finally restore her ruined reputation. But when unfairly hot Oxford professor James Smithson crashes Ripley's dig site, she realizes she's not the only one searching for redemption in the Montana dirt. James is convinced a splashy new fossil is a fraud, and he needs Ripley's help to prove it. She'd tell the buttoned-up Brit where to stick his suspicions, but the fake fossil is eerily similar to hers...and the fraudster is her ex. The race is on to reveal a T-rex-sized discovery. Polar opposites Ripley and James will have to find common ground if they're going to take down a hoax that could ruin them both. And as they dig deeper into their unlikely attraction, Ripley's excavation boots won't be the only things getting a little dirty..." --
The spin a psychological thriller
"In the Los Angeles suburbs, the Crawfords seem like the average American family. Leo is a rising star in advertising. His wife, Rose, is brilliant, restless, and pregnant with their second child. Their teenage daughter, Melinda, is already leaning toward rebellion. Then Rose vanishes during a family vacation. When she comes back, she's not the same. As time goes by, Rose seems to readjust to everyday life--until a new color television triggers a complete breakdown. She claims voices are speaking to her through the screen. Doctors call it hysteria. Her family feels terrified. And Rose is locked inside an institution where women are silenced, drugged, and erased. Desperate to help his wife, Leo uncovers evidence that Rose's breakdown might not be mental at all. Especially when he learns the truth about why she was institutionalized in the first place. The deeper Leo digs, the more he realizes his entire family may be in danger"--Page 4 of cover
It could have been her
"#1 New York Times bestselling author Lisa Jewell brings her signature dark, atmospheric suspense and sharp acuity to this new psychological thriller about a lost dog, a missing woman, and a mysterious house. Jane Trevally is walking her dogs on her country estate one May afternoon when a small white dog appears. The teenaged girl that had been staying nearby with the dog is nowhere to be found, and Jane decides to return it to his registered owner hours away in London, in the deepest backwaters of Hampstead. But when Jane arrives, she is immediately unsettled: because she has a dark history with this house. The man who answers the door tells her the dog, Hugo, must have been stolen from the Heath, but Jane very much doubts that is true. Through the window, she catches a glimpse of a haunted-looking woman, not the missing girl she'd hoped to find. Facing a crossroads similar to the one that first led her to this home twenty-five years ago, Jane knows that the house holds the key: to the missing teenager, to the lost dog, and to dark secrets they'd all rather leave buried"--
As if
Two men meet in an apartment in London. They are strangers to one another, and yet they look remarkably alike. Lewis is grieving his dead wife; Korine is hiding from his very-much-alive one. Lewis never had children; Korine has just walked out on his. Lewis is a retired actor whose career never amounted to much beyond a bit part on a B-list sitcom; Korine has always dreamed of acting. Slowly and then all at once, each begins to live on the other's behalf. As Korine answers a casting call under Lewis's name, Lewis finds himself playing father to the other man's son. Each day the strange ruse becomes truer and stranger, more entrenched. Plunged into an existential game of cat-and-mouse, pursuit and retreat, they find that acting might make it possible to, finally, live
Prawdy i tajemnice
"Drugi tom bestsellerowej "Trylogii szczecińskiej", historii o pamięci, która żyje w opowieściach, o trudnych rozmowach, które budują, oraz tym, ze najgłębsze prawdy są ukryte w ciszy, spojrzeniu i niedopowiedzeniach. Magdalena z uwagą i przejęciem słucha wspomnień dziadka, Ludwika Starkowskiego. Jego opowieści, sięgające drugiej wojny światowej i powojennej rzeczywistości, są pełne dramatów, trudnych decyzji i emocji, które mimo upływu lat nie tracą na sile. Choć Magdalena chłonie każde słowo, przeczuwa, że jeszcze nie wszystko zostało powiedziane, że niektóre sekrety wciąż czekają na właściwy moment, by zostać wyjawione."--Page 4 of cover
Tell your friends
"A former child star and an envious fan collide in this cat-and-mouse psychological thriller about obsession, self-invention, and the dark side of internet fame. University was meant to be Crystal's way out. Growing up, there was nothing in her life that couldn't be turned into content for her mother's popular (and profitable) family vlog channel, At Home with the Shaws--including the tragic death of her older sister when they were kids. When she arrives on campus, her mother demands she keep filming her every experience for her subscribers--but Crystal has just one story in mind, one that will blow them all away. At Home with the Shaws is Crystal's prison, but it is Alyssa's escape. An aspiring journalist from a deeply troubled family, she jumps at the chance to help Crystal with an exciting project. When she realizes her new friend's goal is to expose her family and put an end to the channel, Alyssa becomes desperate to find a way to stop the Shaws' carefully curated image from shattering. As the two girls discover unsettling truths about themselves and each other, and shocking new information about the Shaws comes to light, Crystal realizes what's really at stake. If she doesn't figure out whom she can trust, her freedom will cost her much more than just her fame"--
Whisper Creek
"After the sudden death of her husband, Ellen McKenna is doing everything she can to keep her Texas farm afloat. She and her family hope to expand their operation, but times are tough and making ends meet is more expensive than she imagined, much less trying to grow. Many of their neighbors in Cooke County have thrown in the towel and agreed to sell their farms to a local businessman, but despite similar pressure, Ellen refuses to let her dreams die. On top of the usual hardships, a series of recent storms has left the region partly flooded, and as the heavy rain begins again one morning, all the members of the McKenna family jump into action to protect their land and animals. Ellen's oldest son discovers an injured dog - and the dog leads him to a man barely clinging to life, the apparent victim of a brutal home invasion. Then, Ellen's younger kids go to check on a nearby neighbor and walk into a threat none of them saw coming. Before anyone can figure out what's really going on in their idyllic rural valley, the storm picks up again in intensity, and the McKenna kids find themselves in over their heads with no way to call for help. To protect her farm--and her family--Ellen must face down all the forces trying to tear them apart"--
The unselected journals of Emma M. Lion. Vol. 8
The Year is 1884 and Emma M. Lion has, at long last, gained her majority. Entering a golden age of friendship with Pierce, Islington, and Hawkes, Emma is confident she will manage whatever comes her way. It is The Season she must help Arabella secure a husband, while navigating the threat of Aunt Eugenia, the unflagging adoration of Charles Goddard, and the amusing unpredictability of St. Crispian's. But the secrets of her trusted friends are what might very well bring about disaster. Emma M. Lion offers up her Unselected Journals, however self-incriminating they may be. Armed with wit and a sideways amusement, Emma documents the curious realities of her life at Lapis Lazuli House
Pearls gets plastered a Pearls before swine treasury
"Enjoy months of side-splitting laughter with the daily misadventures of Rat, Pig, Zebra and Goat! This collection of the beloved Pearls Before Swine comic strip features 18 months of strips from 2022-2024, complete with reflections, personal stories, and strip-by-strip commentary by award-winning cartoonist and USA TODAY bestselling author Stephan Pastis. For over two decades Pearls Before Swine has offered some of the funniest and most thought-provoking observations about the world, blowing the whistle on everything from modern technology to current events to human nature. Cartoonist Stephan Pastis continues to entertain with sharp, witty humor and endearing characters. This collection is a treasure trove of laughs, featuring behind-the-scenes notes on every comic strip, personal stories and photographs, and thoughtful reflections on the last few years. If you're a fan of Pearls Before Swine, this book is a must-have for your collection." --
Sekrety i kłamstwa
"Pierwszy tom poruszającej "Trylogii szczecińskiej", opowieści o rodzinnych tajemnicach, bolesnych wspomnieniach i próbie zrozumienia przeszłości odciskającej ślad na teraźniejszości. Powroty do rodzinnego domu okazują się trudne - szczególnie jeśli relacje w nim były budowane na sekretach i kłamstwach. Po osiemnastu latach nieobecności Magdalena przyjeżdża do Szczecina. To niełatwa decyzja, podjęta z ostrożnosci i pod pewnym warunkiem - że dziadek, charyzmatyczny i zamknięty w sobie Ludwik Starkowski, wyjawi jej całą prawdę o swojej dramatycznej przeszłości. Ich wspólne chwile przeradzają się w wędrówkę do czasów wojennych. Stają się też próbą odnalezienia tego, co utracone, a zarazem najważniejsze - więzi między dwojgiem ważnych dla siebie ludzi."--Page 4 of cover
Eat the cake
"Leah Wright spends her days advising thousands of podcast listeners on how to live their best lives. But since her husband Elliot died, she has been running on autopilot--until a very public on-air meltdown forces her into a mandatory leave of absence. With her career at stake and her sponsors wavering, Leah is finally compelled to confront the silence of her empty home. Then, the impossible happens. A bouquet of flowers arrives at her door with a note from Elliot. Hidden among his belongings, Leah discovers an itinerary for the surprise trip to Florence that he never had the chance to give her. Urged by her sister-in-law to find closure, Leah flies to Italy, only to uncover that Elliot has left her one final gift: a scavenger hunt through the winding, sun-drenched streets of the city. As the clues become more personal, the mystery deepens. How could he have known what she would need to hear months after his death? To find the final message, Leah must stop hiding behind her podcast persona and confront the secret guilt she has been carrying--or risk remaining broken forever"--Page 4 of cover
Second first dates
"One bad date, shame on you. Two bad dates, shame on me ... After four years of a self-imposed dating hiatus, Leti Maldonado is finally ready to get back on the apps. Dating wasn't really that bad ... right? When she matches with Julian Gutierrez, his profile pic rings the faintest bell. But it isn't until their first date implodes that she remembers why: She's been on this exact date with him before--and it's just as awful the second time. To make matters worse, she discovers that Julian not only lives in her apartment building ... he's her brother's new roommate. Suddenly, he's everywhere: In the mailroom. In the stairwell. And witness to another one of Leti's terrible first dates. After one epically bad night, Julian offers to take over her dating accounts. And honestly? He can't do any worse than she has. But as Julian's dating app takeover draws them closer, they might just realize that true love has been right in front of them all along."--
The heiress and the woodsman
"Charlotte Carruthers must find her brother. Joshua Robertson needs the funds to free his. On the road into the Canadian wilderness, they become reluctant allies in a race to save their siblings before brewing rebellion tears the colony apart."-- Provided by publisher
Fabulous bodies : never meet your heroes
"Poppy Stringer was born to be a star. An aspiring fashion influencer by day, Poppy moonlights as a grave robber to make ends meet, wheeling and dealing dead bodies across Palm Springs. When her hero, the flamboyant, piano-slamming rockstar Eddie Michaels, unexpectedly dies, Poppy gets a call to retrieve his body from the medical examiner's office for a lucrative sum. It could be the last job she'll ever need-if everything goes to plan. But the night's delivery quickly veers off course when Eddie wakes up. Now Poppy must fight for her life if she hopes to survive this blood-soaked joyride of carnage and extravagant entertainment"--
Fleet of ghosts
"An expeditionary force will discover unfamiliar lands, fight deadly foes, and reveal secrets as they explore the mysterious new Earth they now call home in this gripping alternate history adventure set in the world of the New York Times bestselling Destroyermen series. Ever since the World War II-era destroyer USS Walker was marooned on a strange alternate Earth, naturalist Courtney Bradford has been eager to fully explore the planet. Now that the war with the Alliance's enemies has settled into an uneasy peace, he is given leave to organize the Corps of Discovery, a motley company formed of veterans of the Great War from all over the Alliance. On board the rebuilt Walker, they set out to investigate reports of a region in the Pacific where ships have gone missing and a terrible bright flash of light on the horizon was witnessed. But what they find there is beyond anyone's imagination: a great battered fleet made up of strange ships. Courtney suspects the rusty armada may have been transported to this world from another, the same way the Walker was four years ago. What none of them know is that the Alliance's enemies are already aware of these lost ships-and the deadly technology they can harvest from them-and are willing to go to any lengths to steal them. Courtney, his crew of inexperienced cadets, and a handful of lethal commandos are all that stand in the way of another global war-one that the exhausted Grand Alliance simply can't win"--
Spellcast
For ten long years, Arden has been invisible, trapped in her village by a spell she cannot break. She listens to friends chatter, watches her family grieve, but can never touch, speak, or be seen. Living like a ghost among those who've forgotten her, she dreams of vengeance against the witch who cursed her. Until one fateful day, her village is devoured in flame, and everything changes. From the wreckage rises a pride of dragons that can transform into humans. Their piercing eyes slice through her curse, and for the first time in a decade, Arden can be seen. Swept off to the Crags by the enigmatic alpha dragon, Tage, Arden is forced into a world of fire and power, where danger lurks in every shadow. Though she plots her escape at every turn, Tage's fiery intensity and undeniable magnetism spark an unwilling response in her. But Arden's fate is bound to a secret she has yet to uncover, a magic older and more perilous than she could ever imagine. With war on the horizon, Arden must decide whether to trust the dragon she swore to defy, harness the wild magic around her, or risk losing everything. Sometimes all it takes to break a curse... is to cast another spell
The infinite state
"In this blistering science fiction epic, international bestselling author Richard Swan presents a thrilling tale of survival and an eviscerating examination of totalitarianism. THE INFINITE STATE begins at a flashpoint in the lives of a widowed party member, a disgraced investigator, and a hypersled pilot-entangled in a plot to escape the suffocating authority of a fascist state. WHO GIVES YOU LIFE? PATER AETERNUS. Katherine Fuller's husband is dead. As an esteemed member of Pater Aeternus-governing party of the fascist, galaxy-spanning Decurion Empire-he has left behind an estate of immeasurable wealth. And Katherine is going to inherit it. WHO GIVES YOU PURPOSE? PATER AETERNUS. Life under the Eternal Father is rigidly stratified, surveilled, and controlled-each new day to be endured, not lived. But with Katherine's newfound fortune, she is presented with a rare and dangerous opportunity: purchase a virgin world, and create a better, fairer society. WHO GIVES YOU JOY? PATER AETERNUS. But the Empire cannot allow its wayward daughter to succeed. And as Katherine works in secret, recruiting allies she's not even sure she can trust, she will discover exactly how far Pater Aeternus is willing to go to stop her. Because Katherine is going to create something nobody has seen for many years. A democracy"-- Provided by publisher
To defy fate
2401: Just weeks after defeating a devastating joint attack by rogue Changelings and remnants of the Borg Collective, Starfleet and the Federation face a long period of recovery that requires replacing lost personnel and ships. While touring the U.S.S. Titan-A, which is just beginning an extensive repair-and-refit process that will take nearly a year to complete, newly promoted Captain Seven of Nine and her first officer, Commander Raffi Musiker, experience a bizarre temporal event which renders them both unconscious and sends Seven into a deep coma. In the aftermath of this inexplicable attack, Admirals Jean-Luc Picard and Beverly Crusher are surprised by the appearance of Crusher's son, Wesley. Now a Traveler capable of traversing through all of space and time, he warns them that forces he cannot identify are working to disrupt time for unknown and potentially catastrophic reasons. Reality as they know it is in jeopardy and, despite their initial best efforts, the effects are not contained but instead continue to escalate. Picard, Crusher, and Musiker join Wesley in hunting through time to stop whoever or whatever seems hellbent on rewriting history. But what is their unknown adversary's ultimate objective? Left unchecked, their efforts might well erase from existence those Picard and his friends hold most dear. What could justify attempting to defy fate itself?
Moss'd in space
"Torian Razner finally bought a starship, and contrary to Amelia's assessment, it was not 'a meteoric sign of stupidity.' Sure, the alien starship may have been abandoned for a century, and it may be covered in moss now... but it's Torian's ticket to freedom, regardless of what her ex... ah, captain... said. Except Torian's first flight reveals a surprise passenger: the moss is actually an organic computer with a snarky attitude and serious abandonment issues. The target of its loathing? The immortal alien who built it (and then parked the starship, with Moss inside, and forgot about it). The same alien who just found Torian and accused her of "stealing" the ship. It's entirely possible that Amelia was right about this meteoric stupidity"-- Provided by publisher
Legacy
"After barely escaping the First Order on Crait, Rey and the Resistance are struggling to rebuild. Her friends need the last Jedi more than ever, but Rey feels alone and overwhelmed. Jedi tradition is built on masters and apprentices, and Rey's teacher is gone. Leia Organa tries her best to train Rey in the ways of the Force as Luke did for her so many years ago, but Leia's knowledge is limited, Rey's lightsaber is broken, and the specter of Kylo Ren and regrets from the past haunt them both. How can Leia pass the torch when she herself is unsure of the way? But then, the ancient Jedi texts offer a glimmer of hope: a long-forgotten Jedi temple on Tython that might hold the key to repairing Rey's saber. Rey leaps at the chance to journey there--and to her surprise, so does Leia. Rey and Leia's nascent mentorship is put to the test when they discover the temple on Tython is filled with obscure clues to decipher and arcane trials to complete. As they work to unravel the temple's mysteries, they encounter a group of refugees living in its shadow, hiding from a First Order officer hot on the trail of two freedom fighters in their midst. With the threat of the First Order looming and the secrets of the temple yet to be unlocked, the newly forged master and apprentice must confront their pasts, reach each other in the present, and decide what it means to carry the legacy of the Jedi into the future." -- Front jacket flap
Green city wars
"Philip Marlowe meets Redwall in this superior adult noir tale, where all the characters are animals, fighting for survival in the city underneath the humans. In the solar cities of the future, the humans relax in the sun and the animals work in the shadows. Genetically engineered Little Helpers, serving humanity-unseen, unheard. Meet Skotch. Raccoon, PI-yours for a few buttons as long as the job isn't too illegal, whatever that means. A mouse has gone missing. Normally this wouldn't raise any hackles, nor any alarms, but this mouse has something that everyone seems to want, though nobody appears particularly eager to say what that something is. The fee is good-perhaps too good. Certainly not something Skotch can easily turn down. If only Skotch can work out where the mouse is hiding, what he's hiding, and why his secrets are upsetting a lot of animals caught up in the Green City wars"-- Provided by publisher
Station Eleven
"Kirsten Raymonde will never forget the night Arthur Leander, the famous Hollywood actor, had a heart attack onstage during a production of King Lear. That was also the night when a devastating flu pandemic arrived in the city, and within weeks, civilization as we know it came to an end. Twenty years later, Kirsten moves between the settlements of the altered world with a small troupe of actors and musicians. They call themselves the Traveling Symphony, and they have dedicated themselves to keeping the remnants of art and humanity alive. But when they arrive in St. Deborah by the Water, they encounter a violent prophet who will threaten the tiny band's existence. And as the story takes off, moving back and forth in time, and vividly depicting life before and after the pandemic, the strange twist of fate that connects them all will be revealed"--Page 4 of cover
Sea of charms
"Marin has always belonged on the great blue sea. Betrayed by love, Marin lives and works as a supply runner, sailing from island to island, delivering an array of goods with Perri the sea serpent and Ree the sailor shrub as her crew. On one of her routine trips to the capital, Alyssium, Marin finds a revolution underway-and her friend Dax in the line of fire. What starts as a rescue evolves into a deal: Marin will keep Dax on as a member of her crew if he pretends to be her boyfriend at the End-of-Harvest Festival back home. But against her better judgment, Marin finds herself intrigued by his stubbornness, his passion for stories, his charming smile-and realizes that perhaps she isn't saving him. Maybe it's the other way around."-- Provided by publisher
I punched an alien and now we're in couples therapy
"A zany and sexy romance about a woman who finds herself stranded on a far-off planet and mated to the warlord alien king, from USA Today bestselling author Kimberly Lemming. It's not in Blair's nature to just give up. Not when she's beamed up to a spaceship and then dropped on an alien planet. Not even when she's in the middle of a forest fire surrounded by dinosaurs. And definitely not when she's captured by an arrogant alien king. If King Osid thinks he can break her, he's in for a shock. Blair lives by one motto: If you stay ready, you never have to get ready. But absolutely nothing could have prepared her for finding out that she's that arrogant King Osid's mate. Despite recent hiccups, the alien researchers are determined to get their breeding program back on track. With that in mind, Blair and Osid are bundled off to the research center for what they're told is couples counseling. As they face a series of increasingly dangerous challenges, it soon becomes clear the research aliens may have confused an episode of The Bachelor with Survivor. Bonding over their common enemy, and shall we say...encouraged by love darts, Blair and Osid let down their walls (and take off their clothes). When they discover that there are-somehow-even more secret plans in the works, another hilarious, steamy, over-the-top adventure is in store"-- Provided by publisher
A city dreaming
"The third and final book in a trilogy where the futuristic technology of Black Panther meets the scale of The Expanse and the intricate political maneuverings of Game of Thrones. "Not to be missed."-Washington Post on Sweep of Stars Maurice Broaddus returns with A City Dreaming, the third book in his Astra Black trilogy, which explores the struggles of an empire. Epic in scope and intimate in voice, it follows members of the Muungano Empire-a far-reaching coalition of city-states that stretches from Earth to Titan and beyond-as it faces renewed threats to its progress. We received a signal. Everything has changed. The Interstellar Alliance are coming. A new empire approaches and the Muungano, already facing foes much closer to home, will have to contend with what it means for their future. Across the solar system, from Earth to Mars and Titan, beyond the Orun Gate, and across time and space itself a battle will rage. Their soldiers, scientists, diplomats and leaders will all have a role to play if their empire is to live on. The Astra Black series: Sweep of Stars Breath of Oblivion A City Dreaming"-- Provided by publisher
Prince of swords
"I am terrified. Yet my heart skips a beat. This man might be a monster, but he is my monster. Clara Graysword is Oricalis's most wanted. Hunted and cornered, not even her mastery of tarot can save her this time... until the mysterious Worldkeepers appear. This secretive order may hold the key to changing Clara's fate. If she dares to trust them. But the most dangerous alliance of all is one she's already deeply ensnared within: Prince Kaelis. Kaelis, second-born prince of Oricalis and headmaster of Arcana Academy, is the one man she can't escape--maybe she doesn't want to escape. Ruthless, dangerous, and bound to Clara by destiny and desire, Kaelis tests her heart as much as her loyalty. Together, they grow closer to the most powerful secrets of the tarot... and to the truths they both hide that could destroy the passion that they no longer deny. Hidden in plain sight within Arcana Academy, Clara walks the dagger's edge. Revelations about Oricalis threaten everything she thought she knew, and every choice she makes is the difference between salvation and ruin. To change the world, Clara must risk everything--her power, her beliefs, and her heart"--
Kill all wizards
"SWORDS, SORCERY, AND A SPOT OF TEA We could think of nothing but the barbarian. He had come here, surely, to murder or marry someone, to exact revenge, or to say or do something very scandalous. We could hardly wait to see which it was. We hoped it would be all of them. The barbarian traveled far to consult the wizards of the empire. Instead of lending their aid, they ensorcelled him, exploited his strength, and stole his sword. They should not have done that. Now the barbarian plans to kill every wizard who wronged him, even if that means blending in with their vile society: dressing in finery, taking tea in exclusive clubs, and reserving the best box at the theater. Oh, he hates it all with the fiery passion of his savage heart-but not as much as he hates these wizards"-- Provided by publisher
The lion & the deathless dark
Content warning: "Please note that this book contains subject matter that may be difficult for some readers, including violence (including violence against children), gore and body horror, discussion of slavery, discussion of cannibalism, drug and alcohol use, grief, suicidal ideation, and pregnancy loss. Please take care while reading"--Provided by publisher
Erebus-13
The crew of the Artemis has escaped the nightmare of Paradise-1, but at great cost. Parker is gone. Petrova's past continues to haunt her. Worst of all, Erebus - a timeless entity of pure darkness - has been released from its prison. Now it's headed for Earth. Petrova must rally her crew for one final mission
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The art of frozen desserts
"60+ artisanal recipes for making and enjoying gourmet frozen desserts by Emmanuel Ryon, winner of the Meilleur Ouvrier de France title for ice cream and pastry."--
Faking it for the cameras
"Swimming instructor Gracie leads a sheltered life after her sister's death. Then she's assigned to teach swoonworthy film star Connor for an upcoming role--and they're snapped together in the Sydney surf! Threatening to draw too much attention to his humble beginnings... To divert the tabloid headlines, Gracie reluctantly agrees to fake a dizzying romance. Except the sparks are totally real...no acting required! And stepping into the spotlight of Connor's glittering world puts Gracie completely out of her depth!" -- Back cover
You'll love it here
"Mona thought her living situation was bad... but the real mess is just beginning. One day is all it takes for Mona life to implode. After years of climbing at her marketing firm, she was supposed to be getting promoted and finally moving out of her crumbling apartment building. Instead, she jobless, aimless, and still stuck in a space barely big enough for a yoga mat. Then her eccentric landlady takes a tumble and asks Mona to step in as the building reluctant super. The deal is simple: help prep the place for sale, and she can secure the upgrade she been chasing. But that easier said than done when the neighbors treat "boundaries" as optional. There the shouting couple, the mysterious shut-in, a possible panty thief in the laundry room--and Sami, the relentlessly cheerful diner owner who keeps showing up with coffee and unsolicited ideas about community. As Mona gets pulled deeper into the building chaos--and closer to the people inside it--she forced to confront what, and who, she really been trying to outrun. Sometimes, the place you're desperate to leave is the one that finally shows you who you are. Wise, heartfelt, and laugh-out-loud funny, Natalie Sue sophomore novel is a story about burning out, starting over, and finding your people in the most unexpected places--perfect for fans of The Wedding People and Anxious People."--
5 habits of the tech-ready family : raising wise kids in a wild digital world
"In 5 Habits of the Tech-Ready Family, author Chris McKenna--founder of the leading ministry in digital safety, Protect Young Eyes--provides hope and help for parents who want to break technology's grip on their kids and learn to navigate the digital world's chaos in a way that fosters connection, builds resilience, and diligently prevents harm"-- Provided by publisher
Wife shaped bodies
"Forbidden from leaving her house from girlhood until marriage, Nicole has only her mother's lessons and what she can see from her bedroom window to draw on in forming her view of the world, and of herself. Taught that the mushrooms which cover the women in her village are repulsive and dangerous, she conforms to a rigid set of rules to protect herself and those around her. When her wedding day arrives, Nicole moves from one prison to another--an empty mansion on the very outskirts of town belonging to the husband she's been promised to since birth. As she haunts the edges of Silas's unknowable life and decaying home, maintaining control over her own transforming body becomes increasingly impossible. And when another wife with rebellious tendencies pays Nicole an unexpected visit, something within her cracks open. Their furtive explorations yield confusing answers, unearthing the long-buried secrets of the generations of resentful brides that came before. Unmoored, angry, and at last awakened, Nicole must reckon with who she really is, and perhaps, give in to what she truly wants." -- Provided by publisher
Astronomy 101 : from gravitational waves and merging black holes to new exoplanets and asteroid samples, key theories, discoveries, and facts about the universe
"Have you ever looked up at the night sky and wondered what's really out there--or how we've come to understand so much about a universe so vast? Whether you're a lifelong stargazer or newly space-curious, Astronomy 101, 2nd Edition delivers a clear, engaging guide to the cosmos--now fully updated to include the most exciting discoveries of the 21st century"-- Amazon website
The official ACT reading guide
The Milk Street cookbook : the definitive guide to the new home cooking, with every recipe from the TV show, 2017-2026
"Christopher Kimball's James Beard, IACP, and Emmy Award-winning Milk Street TV show and cookbooks give home cooks a simpler, bolder, healthier way to eat and cook. Now featuring nearly 700 tried-and-true recipes, including every recipe from every episode of the TV show, this updated book is the ultimate guide to high-quality, low effort cooking--the perfect kitchen companion for cooks of all skill levels. Every recipe is paired with a photograph. At Milk Street, there are no long lists of impossible-to-find ingredients or esoteric cookware. Instead, every recipe has been adapted and tested for home cooks like you. You'll find simple recipes with big flavor for any day of the week, such as Romaine Salad with Manchego, Smoky Pepper Dressing, Patatas Bravas, Zucchini Carbonara, Pakistani-Style Chicken Biryani, Georgian Cheese Bread, Babas au Rhum, and more. Organized by primary ingredient and type of dish--with chapters on salads, soups, grains, vegetable sides and mains (including simple chicken, beef and pork dinners), plus memorable desserts--this book is an indispensable reference that will introduce you to extraordinary flavors and ingenious techniques"--Amazon website
Birds & Blooms beauty in the backyard : 300+ tips, hints and garden greats to create an outdoor space you can appreciate year-round
Create the yard of your dreams with more than 300 gardening and landscaping tips from the pros. Learn how to increase curbside appeal with seasonal flair, attract birds and butterflies to your backyard, landscape with color, keep houseplants healthy, and make the most of small and shady spaces. Relish nature's beauty all year long when you create a yard that celebrates everything nature has to offer. From landscaping with color and texture to attracting favorite fliers in every season, the secrets to creating your own sanctuary are shared in Beauty in the Backyard from the team at Birds & Blooms magazine. Learn how to enhance small yards, turn shady spots into stunning areas and get the most bang for your buck with oversized plants and blooms. You'll even find expert advice on house plants, front-porch décor, crafty ideas using nature's bounty and so much more. More than 300 no-fuss tips, hints and suggestions make it easy! Best of all, hundreds of jaw-dropping photos make this book a joy to page through all year long. Whether you're an experienced gardener or working on your first yard, whether you own acres of land or a tiny city plot, Beauty in the Backyard is a book you'll reach for time and again. Open Beauty in the Backyard and revel in the easy ideas (and striking photos) sure to help you surround yourself in the seasonal backdrop of your dreams
Liberation summer : the moment that changed the women's movement and the future of American politics
"A sweeping, definitive work of history exploring the road to the September 1968 protests of the Miss American Pageant--one led by women's liberationists and the other organized by the emergent Miss Black America Pageant--and the birth of a new politics of beauty. A revolution was brewing. In the dying days of the summer of 1968, during one unprecedented Pageant weekend, Atlantic City played host not only to the fifty young contestants and thousands of eager visitors who had arrived in town for the Miss America crowning, but also to the first Miss Black America Pageant, mounted to protest its 'lily-white' sister competition, as well as raucous actions from women's liberationists. For just a few hours, the boardwalk became a site of vigorously contested ideas--ideas that would redefine the women's movement and reverberate across American culture. Now, Pulitzer Prize finalist Micki McElya unfolds the full scope of this history, detailing the shocking injustices and passionate debates that led to the demonstrations, as well as the broader social and political landscape that gave rise to some of the most iconic women on both sides of the ideological spectrum. Here, we find complex portraits of Betty Friedan, Gloria Steinem, Florynce Kennedy, Phyllis Schlafly, and Anita Bryant as well as glimpses of Hillary Rodham Clinton, John Lewis, Vanessa Williams, and Donald Trump years before they became the public figures we know them as today. Immersive, galvanizing, and endlessly edifying, Liberation Summer is also a kaleidoscopic panorama of the year that saw the assassinations of Martin Luther King Jr. and Robert Kennedy, the Tet Offensive and the escalation of the Vietnam War, violence at the Republican and Democratic National Conventions, and the election of Richard Nixon. Within this ever-shifting terrain, lesser-known characters like reporter Charlotte Curtis, radical feminist organizers Robin Morgan and Carol Hanisch, Miss America 1968 Debra Barnes, and the first Miss Black America Saundra Williams fought to not only define their conception of ideal Womanhood, but to live it. Engagingly told and meticulously researched, Liberation Summer proves how the battle for beauty's meaning has always been inextricably political--and how its enduring impact continues to shape our politics today."--
The rebel diet meal prep cookbook
If you're tired of restrictive diets that leave you feeling hungry and deprived, or if you struggle to stay on track and maintain a healthy body weight, meal prep just might be the answer you've been seeking. Benji Xavier, the bestselling author of The Rebel Diet, invites you to simplify your approach to achieving a healthier body weight through meal prep. Benji's own journey took him from feeling tired and unhealthy to losing over 100 pounds, and meal prep played a significant role in his success. The Rebel Diet Meal Prep Cookbook will show how to create delicious, healthier versions of the foods you already love while saving time and money in the process. This companion cookbook to bestselling The Rebel Diet is packed with all brand-new recipes and nine unique meal prep plans, each designed to make healthy eating accessible and--more importantly--enjoyable. Each prep plan features four recipes (breakfast, lunch, dinner, and a sweet treat) along with three alternative recipes that can be swapped in to match your tastes. Every prep plan includes a comprehensive shopping list and step-by-step guide to help you plan your prep day. Benji includes tips for ingredient shopping and customizing prep plans, and he emphasizes a flexible approach that will enable you to make just a few, or an entire week's worth of meals, according to your needs. And in true Benji fashion, the flavors are bold, exciting, and never boring; you will find meals to satisfy every craving, such as Buffalo Chicken Mac & Cheese (Comfort Foods Meal Prep), Turkey-Potato Taco Bowls (Latin-Inspired Meal Prep), and Pancakes at Tiffany's (Vegetarian Meal Prep)
The spy keeper of Marseille
"In occupied France, a woman becomes a spy for the Resistance and rises to lead the largest intelligence operation in the country in this propulsive new World War II historical novel by bestselling author Roseanna M. White. Marseille, France, 1941. Zelie Bellerose never fit the mold of an army officer's wife. She was too passionate in her convictions, too indifferent to societal expectations. After her husband is killed in the war, Zelie focuses on securing a brighter future for her children, hoping to help free her country from the Nazi regime by joining the Resistance. She is soon one of the most trusted operatives in Alliance, and when their leader is imprisoned, she takes command, hiding her identity from all but a few. With enemies closing in, Zelie must earn the trust of her network and prove herself to those who doubt a woman's place at the helm of France's largest spy ring. Marcel Laurent was a renowned concert pianist before joining the French army and being sent to a POW camp. Freed in a prisoner exchange by a wealthy businessman with ties to the Resistance, Marcel agrees to spy for Alliance by conducting a youth orchestra, gathering intelligence from patrons who are loose-lipped Nazi sympathizers. Marcel's weekly radio broadcasts introducing the orchestra's performances give him the perfect cover to send coded messages over the airwaves. As Zelie and Marcel grow closer through their shared love of music, she begins to rely on him. But betrayal from within Alliance puts everything they've fought for at risk. When a double agent infiltrates their ranks and the two are captured, their bond faces its greatest test . . . and any misstep could jeopardize not only Alliance but the very outcome of the war"--
She had enough
"Six friends. One dinner. And a secret that won't stay buried. Mallory Taylor was looking forward to a fun night out with old college friends -- nostalgia, laughter, nothing more. But Caitlin, always the quiet one of the group, seems even more withdrawn than usual. On edge. Distant. Then, hours after the women all head their separate ways, a massive earthquake reduces San Francisco to rubble -- and Caitlin disappears. It isn't until six months later, as the city begins to recover, that Mallory learns the truth. Was her disappearance related to the earthquake? Or was something else, something sinister, going on with Caitlin? No one else seems alarmed. No one is asking questions. But the more Mallory digs, the more she uncovers secrets from that night: fractures in their friendships, hidden motives, and quiet betrayals. The kind of secrets people would kill to protect. Twisty, atmospheric, and impossible to put down, She Had Enough is a chilling exploration of friendship, silence, and what happens when one woman refuses to stop asking questions." --
The last human bear
"A Native Pomo woman searches for the meaning of a mysterious power she's inherited -- is it a terrible curse, or can it help her do good? Mary Hatcher lives with a curse -- or is it a power that could make her life whole? A Native Pomo woman who comes of age in 1930s California, Mary keeps trying to make sense of her enigmatic family. Strange rumors spread about her. Her stepmother may have taught her how to become a Human Bear, a shapeshifter who can menace and poison enemies. Two men may love her -- or love who they think she is. A mystery even to herself, Mary learns to pass between Native and white societies, tenaciously carving her own path as an independent woman. But as she explores love and desire, family inherited and chosen, and the secrets of the natural world, one question gnaws at her: Is she fated to do harm? Wry and richly lyrical, The Last Human Bear follows Mary from the Great Depression to the twenty-first century, when she commits a haunting final act. Inspired by the Native women elders who shaped Greg Sarris in his youth, it is the triumphant and revelatory return of an eminent novelist. With illustrations by Obi Kaufmann." --
Midstream : a life remade in 50 swims
As Kate Washington approached her 50th birthday, she was also contemplating ending a 23-year marriage in which she had become so focused on serving others that she'd lost her sense of self. To find herself again, she embarked on what she calls the 50 Dunks Project. The rules: Go to 50 different bodies of water--swimming holes, hot springs, rivers, lakes, creeks, and oceans. Immerse fully, head under water. Chronicle the dunk with a picture and a post. Complete the challenge by the time she turned 50. Largely set in Kate's native California but taking us as far as southern France, dunking us in the waters of the American River, Lake Tenaya, Big Chico Creek, the Rive Gard, and beyond, Kate shares the highlights of her 50 Dunk challenge--including dozens of fantastic, semi-secret places to swim. Along the way, she combines self-examination, wry humor, lyrical description, and cultural critique to illuminate the factors that so often cause women to lose themselves. Midstream makes the case for embracing joy and pleasure as a necessary act of resistance, both for individuals and for the culture at large
Fully baked a messy memoir
"Rosebud Baker grew up as a loudmouth who preferred to be honest than polite, which is another way of saying she was unemployable. She spent her twenties trying to make it as an actor in New York like every other privileged millennial transplant cosplaying Rent, while gigging as a barista and as 'the world's angriest yoga instructor.' She was blackout drunk most of the time, struggling with alcoholism. She even tried to steal a bodega cat. Eventually, she harnessed the qualities she once saw as defects--her dark humor and insistence on saying the awkward thing out loud--into a comedy career. She got sober. And she went from dating NYC's most emotionally unavailable artists to falling in love, and becoming a new mom. Fully Baked is Rosebud's riotously funny and emotionally resonant memoir. Inspired by her pregnancy and early motherhood, it's also her quest to discover who she really is and how she wants to raise her daughter. Every chapter is smart, self-deprecating, and laugh-out-loud funny, and no subject is off limits, from her famous yet unknowable grandfather, White House Chief of Staff James A. Baker III, to her youngest sister's sudden death. You'll speed through the pages to discover what happens next. Then, you'll look back on a remarkable book that felt like an intimate conversation with a friend who made you feel better by confessing all the ways they screwed up." --
The lady imam : how amina wadud's life and faith changed the world
"A feminist scholar-activist, single mother of five, and queer advocate, amina wadud has led a struggle against Islam's patriarchal establishment that's been felt keenly all over the world. Like Martin Luther King, Jr. and Malcolm X before her, wadud has mobilized faith's potential as an engine of equality. Yet this American trail-blazer's story has never been told in book form--until now." -- Provided by publisher
Surviving bully culture a career spent navigating workplace bullying and a guide for healing
"Andy Regal is a veteran executive producer with three decades of experience covering the highest-profile criminal cases and worldwide headlines, and he knows firsthand what it's like to work in a high-pressure, cutthroat environment. But it wasn't the heinous crimes and terror attacks he reported on and writes about that haunted him--it was the toxic bosses and workplace bullies who thrived on power plays and intimidation. In this eye-opening book, Regal lifts the curtain on bully culture in the workplace, revealing the manipulative tactics, ruthless ambition, and psychological and physical toll that toxic leadership takes on employees. His candid account isn't just about television--it's a clarion call for anyone who has suffered in a hostile work environment." --
The make-believe a memoir of magic and madness
From her breakout role as a teen actor on the cult TV show Skins, to critically acclaimed movies, to the smash hit Game of Thrones, Hannah Murray built a career in Hollywood cracking open her own psychological foundations and pushing her body to its limits. But one day, the line between make-believe and reality disappeared, and she found herself confined to a psych ward, dangerously in love with the leader of a shadowy wellness organization, and believing in magic. How she got there--and how she managed to rebuild her life--is the heart of this gripping, powerful memoir that asks: How far would you go to find enlightenment? Both a cautionary tale and a cry for radical empathy, Hannah's story of learning to trust herself will resonate with anyone who has struggled to find agency. The Make-Believe is a probing exploration of womanhood and mental health, and a search for the healing that comes when we reclaim our own narratives. --
Don't buy what I'm selling : on breaking up with advertising and finally learning to love my whole, fat self
"As a high-level advertising creative director for 14 years, Lu Chekowsky willed inanimate objects to life and made people want to buy stuff they didn't need. Her colleagues called her "Mary Manifesto" because she could whip up an emotional ad campaign like no one else. Need someone to channel Michael Jordan so people will line up and buy his latest sneaker? That's Lu. Need to convince a cranky teen heartthrob to take his shirt off for an ad designed to get teenage girls across America to swoon? That's her too. It was a regular workday when she made same-day cross-country trips between New York and LA to satisfy the CEOs who counted on her to pump up their profits--ignoring her own voice and using it in service of their company's bottom line. Chekowsky was great at her job because she'd trained for it her whole life. She'd gotten the memo about how worthless her body was at moving products--because she was the one who wrote it. As someone whose body was always far from what the world held up as ideal, Chekowsky grew up trying to find a place where she could fit in. Everywhere she looked, the images she saw were designed to make girls feel terrible. The only person who could make her feel worthy was her larger-than-life mom; but even that was complicated when her mother got sick with cancer when she was just eleven years old. For years, Chekowsky tried to look past what it felt like to be underestimated by her male colleagues, the 14-hour work days spent satisfying the demands of the latest celebrity/boss/pop star/social media app, and her work that required her to, every day, perpetuate unrealistic beauty standards, before she went home and binged alone on bags of takeout."--
Dispatches from grief : a mother's journey through the unthinkable
"On a February morning, Danielle Crittenden's world cleaved in two: the life before her daughter Miranda was found dead in her Brooklyn apartment, and the life after. In this luminous memoir, Crittenden maps the territory of profound loss with the clarity of a foreign correspondent filing reports from a country no parent ever wishes to visit. With unflinching honesty and unexpected grace, she chronicles not just the shattering impact of a child's death, but the strange afterlife of grief itself--the way it infiltrates grocery stores and social media, transforms old friendships and forges new ones, and ultimately reshapes the mourner as fundamentally as it has reshaped the world"--
In the arms of mountains : a memoir of land, love, and queer resistance in red America
"Rural America deserves more than an elegy: a powerful story of hope, resilience, and political resistance where you least expect it, from Idaho's first openly LGBTQ+ lawmaker. Cole LeFavour was 11 years old when their hippie parents moved the family to a guest ranch in Idaho. Hours to the north, as the LeFavours unpacked pots and pans, Richard Butler dreamed of establishing a white separatist nation. It's here, in one of the reddest states on the map, where Cole learned to raise ducklings, hike the wilderness alone, and build political resistance where you'd least expect it. This is the story rural America deserves to tell--and that the rest of the country needs to hear. Follow LeFavour's journey from their 2-mile walk to the school bus along a dirt road to their monumental election as Idaho's first openly queer state senator. Cole recounts anti-apartheid protests at Berkeley, the solitary life of a fire lookout, and the gravitational pull of unexpected romance and loss. In the Arms of Mountains is a memoir with dirt under its nails and heart on its sleeve. It shatters the carefully constructed "monolithic heartland" myth and rewrites Hillbilly Elegy's bleak epitaph. Haunting, hopeful, and full of fight, Cole's story reminds us of what's possible when we look beyond red and blue, right and left, to meet each other at the edge of the wild"-- Provided by publisher
Push the wall my life, writing, drawing, and the art of storytelling
"Frank Miller came to New York City in the winter of 1976. 'I was a cold-bellied youngster from cold Vermont, a lot bigger in ambition than prospects.' So begins a guide to creative success by the most influential American cartoonist and writer of our time, whose bestselling work has helped to shape popular culture in comics and film for decades. Frank Miller shares his life and, through it, his artistic process. Miller's artistic influence is evident in much of our popular culture, perhaps most notable with BATMAN, whose every film adaptation from the past forty years has been influenced by Miller's work. Simply put, Frank Miller has transformed the way comics are told. PUSH THE WALL's mix of autobiographical lessons evokes Pattie Smith's Just Kids and Stephen King's On Writing, as it weaves Miller's struggles as a seventeen-year-old fresh from Vermont in seedy 1970s New York City with his eventual success in reimagining DAREDEVIL and WOLVERINE. From there Miller recounts his rescue and revitalization of BATMAN, his time in Hollywood, the SIN CITY comics and the film adaptations he codirected, and his retelling of the Spartans' last stand in 300. By constantly challenging himself as an artist and writer, on his terms, Miller built an iconoclastic career, sharing his path so you can begin to find your own."--Book jacket flap
A way home : a memoir of losing yourself and the beauty of returning
In 2023, Cinelle Barnes is writing a travelogue about journeying home to the Philippines after a twenty-year separation when she suffers a traumatic brain injury. Cinelle's story of her adoption and immigration to America as a child is not an easy one to tell to begin with. Suddenly, it seems impossible. Her memories and her connection to her husband and daughter in the Carolinas, to her own sense of self, and to her past are all erased in the blink of an eye. Cinelle has to not only piece together who she used to be but struggle to learn who she is here and now
Narrative of the life of Frederick Douglass, an American slave
"An updated edition of a classic African American autobiography, with new supplementary materials. The preeminent American slave narrative first published in 1845, Frederick Douglass's Narrative powerfully details the life of the abolitionist from his birth into slavery to his escape to the North in 1838. Douglass tells how he endured the daily physical and spiritual brutalities of his owners and drivers, how he learned to read and write, and how he grew into a man who could only live free or die. In addition to Douglass's classic autobiography, this new edition also includes his most famous speech "What to the Slave Is the Fourth of July?" in its entirety as well as his only known work of fiction, The Heroic Slave, an account of slave rebellion, which was published within a year of Harriet Beecher Stowe's Uncle Tom's Cabin"--
Ghost girl : surviving the Black Swan Murder : a memoir
"Eva was still in high school when her mother died suddenly of a heart attack. Within a year, her father marries Ashley Byers, a twenty-four-year-old former bikini model he has only known for a few weeks. "She looked sharp," Eva says of her strange new stepmother, "like if you touched her you might bleed." After a few months, Ashley convinces her new husband to open an international ballet company in Charleston, South Carolina. But soon the money runs out and Ashley shoots and kills Eva's father. The crime was dubbed in the news media as "The Black Swan Murder." Eva, now orphaned and in college, is suddenly "awash in tabloid gore" and must figure out how to make rent and survive. Reeling from the sudden loss of both her parents and the looming criminal trial of her stepmother, Eva begins to navigate the confusing world of adulthood all alone. "You don't have a choice about a lot of stuff, especially when you're a girl," Eva says. "The things that changed my life were not my choices. They were other people's decisions, people who really should have known better." From losing friends who can't understand the nature of her new reality, to processing her grief and anger as she slowly pulls herself together and begins to chart a new path forward, Eva confronts the triumphs and challenges of a truly incredible situation head on in this unforgettable memoir."--
Blow by blow : the Jeff Beck story
"With his shag haircut and white Stratocaster guitar, Jeff Beck was an icon known and loved by millions. Yet somehow, he maintained the ineffable low profile cool of a cult hero as he glided through six decades of musical trends with nary a lapse in taste. Not to say he ever played it safe. What other guitarist can lay claim to performing with opera star Luciano Pavarotti, mainstream television personality Kelly Clarkson, and professional degenerates like Guns N' Roses with equal grace and wit? Or as Beck himself once quipped, "I'm an awkward son of a bitch when it comes to doing the expected." In Blow by Blow: The Jeff Beck Story, Brad Tolinski and Chris Gill return to chart the unexplored life of rock's greatest and perhaps most enigmatic instrumentalist. Culled from approximately 30 hours of interviews with the late guitarist himself, numerous conversations with those closest to him, and extensive research, the book sheds new light on the genius that Jimmy Page once said, "shifted the whole sound and face of electric guitar music.""-- Provided by publisher
Our knives will save us : dispatches from a White Mountain Apache chef
"From beloved Indigenous chef Nephi Craig, a searing personal and cultural reckoning about the power of food to heal intergenerational wounds When Nephi Craig enrolled in the culinary program at Scottsdale Community College, it was out of necessity-his DUI conviction had left him with three years' probation with either full-time employment or education. He chose school, expecting little more than a means to an end. But what he encountered on his first day was a profound dissonance: not a single other Indigenous person in the room and European recipes that, beneath their French and Italian names, echoed the flavors of his own Apache roots. Calling to mind his roaming childhood on the White Mountain Apache and Navajo reservations, that moment sparked a lifelong pursuit, not just of culinary mastery, but also of cultural rediscovery. Craig began tracing the buried histories of Indigenous cultivars such as the acorn, the squash, and the cacao bean, each one a portal into the violent legacy of colonization. He was hungry to not only better understand the way this history embedded itself in Native foodways but to also build Indigenous food sovereignty and to reconnect people with this rich cuisine. His mission led him around the world, from high-end kitchens in Japan, Germany, and England, to Executive Chef roles across the US. All the while, though, Craig wrestled in the shadows of his alcoholism and substance abuse, entering one addiction treatment center after another in the hopes that he could get-and remain-sober. Unexpectedly, in the heat and rhythm of professional kitchens and in the collaborative energy of top fine dining restaurants, Craig found a lifeline. However, it wasn't until he was faced with the difficult decision of choosing between a career in culinary prestige and one serving the Native communities at home that he found his true vocation. Interweaving personal reflection with searing cultural insight, Craig lays bare the ongoing traumas wrought by colonial violence, from systemic poverty and poor mental health to addiction and suicide within Native communities. At the same time, he offers a vision of hope: one where food is decolonized, history is honored, and healing is possible"-- Provided by publisher
Daylight come : Harry Belafonte and the world he made
"A vibrant, revealing portrait of the "King of Calypso," whose extraordinary performing career and activism helped remake America through the civil rights era and beyond Even two years after his death, Harry Belafonte is everywhere. You can't go to a wedding, or to Yankee stadium, without hearing "Day-O," "Jump in the Line," or "Turn the World Around." The Harlem-born son of Caribbean immigrants, Belafonte turned the folk music of the islands into American pop-and with it invented the fantasy of Caribbean life that endures as an ideal and as a multibillion dollar tourist industry. Belafonte released the first million-selling LP in history. He was America's first Black movie star, the first Black person to produce a primetime special on network TV, and the first to win an Emmy. He was once the highest-paid Black performer of all time, beloved by Black and white fans alike, even under segregation. His artistic career helped create the pop culture of the twentieth century-and his political activism reshaped the course of American history. In this sparkling new biography, Joshua Jelly-Schapiro brings Belafonte's personality and music vibrantly to life, following him from rags to riches and from Harlem to Jamaica to the March on Washington. Jelly-Schapiro takes us inside Belafonte's lifelong brotherhood with Sidney Poitier, his friendship with Fidel Castro, his collaboration with Nelson Mandela, and the sometimes-shocking therapeutic relationships his difficult upbringing necessitated. At the heart of the story is Belafonte's bond with Martin Luther King Jr., whose cause Belafonte would champion for the rest of his life. That commitment to the greater good would sustain him and benefit untold numbers-and would come at a cost. The indelible story of an American icon-and a provocative study of authenticity, fame, and conviction-Daylight Come is, like Harry Belafonte himself, brimming with style and consequence"--
New Audiovisual
The drama
A happily engaged couple is put to the test when an unexpected turn sends their wedding week off the rails
Ghostbusters
"When kooky, spooky college profs Peter Venkman ... Ray Stantz ... and Egon Spengler ... lose their university jobs, they decide to go freelance, de-haunting New York City with a new ghost removal service"--Container insert
Dead man's wire
"Dead Man's Wire is the fascinating true story of the 1977 kidnapping that turned aspiring Indianapolis entrepreneur Tony Kiritsis into an eccentric outlaw folk hero."--
Exit 8
"A man is trapped in an endless subway corridor on his way to find Exit 8. He discovers a set of rules in order to escape: do not overlook anything out of the ordinary; if you discover an anomaly, turn back immediately; if you don't, carry on. A single oversight will send him back to the beginning. Will he ever reach his goal and exit this infinite nightmare?"--
Rushmore
Max Fischer, a tenth-grader at Rushmore Academy, is involved in too many extra-curricular activities, and, as he tries to avoid getting expelled because of his grades, Max befriends a first-grade teacher, whom he falls in love with, and a melancholy, self-made millionaire
A poet
Middle-aged and erratic, Oscar is a failed writer who has given up on life. Unemployed and living with family, he wanders the streets of Medellín in a drunken stupor, lamenting the state of literature in his home country, where he has succumbed to the cliché of the tortured artist. However, the opportunity to mentor a young student offers a chance at redemption, if he doesn't screw it up first
Tuner
"A gifted young piano tuner whose heightened sense of hearing draws the attention of criminals, who see his talents as useful for opening safes as well as for tuning Steinways. With his once-promising musical career over, he works across New York with his mentor Harry Horowitz, encountering a range of characters, including composition student Ruthie, with whom he forges an unexpected connection. Niki's safecracking work threatens his budding romance with Ruthie and pulls him into increasingly dangerous territory."--
Pressure
"Based on the untold true story. In the 72 hours before D-Day, and with the fate of the free world hanging in the balance, Pressure follows General Dwight D. Eisenhower and Group Captain James Stagg as they face an impossible choice--launch the largest and most dangerous seaborne invasion in history or risk losing the war altogether."--
White Christmas
Two talented song-and-dance men team up after the war to become one of the hottest acts in show business. One winter they join forces with a sister act and trek to Vermont for a white Christmas
Unstoppable
Sequences of action and peril, and some language
The devil wears Prada 2
"Andy Sachs returns to Runway magazine as the new features editor where she finds her formidable former boss Miranda facing threats to her glossy print empire."--
Is God is
Two sisters embark on an epic quest for revenge, confronting a charged family history that will push them to extraordinary lengths. The film is Aleshea Harris's directorial debut, and an adaptation of her award-winning play of the same name
Hamilton
"One of the most electrifying musicals of all time is yours to own with this filmed version of the original Broadway production of Hamilton--winner of 11 Tony Awards. It's the story of America then, told by America now--and now, experience this thrilling cultural phenomenon from the best seat in your house."--
Excalibur
Behold, the Sword of Power! Excalibur! Forged when the world was young, and bird and beast and flower were one with man and death was but a dream. Given by Merlin to Uther Pendragon to unite the land in peace but wasted on lust. Driven into stone by Uther's dying hand, there to await the coming of a true King. A journey into the wonders and horrors of the imagination, this is the story of Arthur, the knights of the round table, the golden age of Camelot, the quest for the Holy Grail and of course, the wizard, Merlin
In the grey
A covert team of elite operatives lives off the grid, executing missions no one else can, answering only to a powerful woman who knows exactly how to deploy them. When a ruthless despot seizes a billion-dollar fortune, she's contracted to reclaim it by another woman just as ruthless. But what begins as an impossible heist spirals into a deadly battle of strategy, deception, and survival
Eyes open
This special edition includes the original 11-track album alongside seven B-sides plus rare live recordings from Berlin and Toronto, and intimate acoustic sessions from London's Union Chapel. Remixes by Freelance Hellraiser and Minotaur Shock add fresh reinterpretations to this release. The package features newly reimagined artwork by original designers Big Active, along with new sleeve notes from frontman Gary Lightbody, offering personal insight into the album's creation and legacy"--Amazon.com
Kiss of death
Confessions II
Danger days the true lives of the Fabulous Killjoys
Heated rivalry original series soundtrack
All killer, no filler
Visitor
A phenomenal new vocal talent with uncompromising vision, Sienna Spiro is here with her debut album - a striking opening statement from an artist of undeniable longevity. The album features Billboard-charting and RIAA Platinum and Gold singles 'Die On This Hill' and 'You Stole The Show,' as well as hit single 'The Visitor.' Having amassed over 1.3 billion streams ahead of her debut album, Sienna matches her dazzling musicality with a fierce dedication to crafting music of true substance
Set in stone
Splat!
The outlaw Cherie Lee & other western tales
Wake up sunshine
Daughter from hell
Sins of the father
True south
The spirit of Rory live from Cork
Grantchester. Season 11
In the transformative summer of 1963, Alphy reconnects with his estranged mother and questions his faith. Geordie faces a promotion that could end his crime-solving partnership with Alphy, and Cathy's career soars. As Leonard discovers his paternal side and Miss Scott faces a life-changing event, the Grantchester family must face love, loss, and forgiveness one last time
5 lbs of pressure
In this action-thriller, an ex-con back in his old neighborhood walking the path of forgiveness crosses destinies with an unhappy drug dealer, resulting in violence and redemption
Aurora Teagarden mysteries. A lesson in murder
When a student from Aurora's true crime literature class is found murdered outside the diner where she works, Aurora takes it upon herself to figure out the real culprit
Normal
For Sheriff Ulysses, his provisional posting to the quaint Midwestern American town of Normal was meant to be a welcome respite from both his marital woes and recent moral injuries in the line of duty. But when a botched bank robbery interrupts the municipality's tranquil pace, a dark secret is inadvertently exposed, and Ulysses soon discovers that the town is anything but its namesake
Project Hail Mary
Science teacher Ryland Grace wakes up on a spaceship light year from home with no recollection of who he is or how he got there. As his memory returns, he begins to uncover his mission: solve the riddle of the mysterious substance causing the sun to die out. He must call on his scientific knowledge and unorthodox ideas to save everything on Earth from extinction... but an unexpected friendship means he may not have to do it alone
Omaha
A father conceals the truth about his family's seemingly spontaneous road trip across the American West. A poignant, coming-of-age drama
The French chef with Julia Child. 2
This special collection presents 18 episodes from Julia's groundbreaking series. In her signature style and with bloopers intact, Julia demonstrates such classic recipes as crêpes suzette, omelette gratinée, pâté de campagne, bûche de Noël and many more
State of consciousness
After being charged with murder, the accused killer is forced to take an experimental drug that causes a huge memory gap. His recollections turn his already tumultuous life upside down
This changes everything
An investigative look and examination of the gender gap in Hollywood, featuring accounts from well-known actors, executives, and artists in the industry
Tuner
"A gifted young piano tuner whose heightened sense of hearing draws the attention of criminals, who see his talents as useful for opening safes as well as for tuning Steinways. With his once-promising musical career over, he works across New York with his mentor Harry Horowitz, encountering a range of characters, including composition student Ruthie, with whom he forges an unexpected connection. Niki's safecracking work threatens his budding romance with Ruthie and pulls him into increasingly dangerous territory."--
Trailer park boys standing on the shoulders of kitties
Bubbles' band, The Shitrockers, gets a European tour with Billy Bob Thornton and the Boxmasters when a performance clip goes viral, but when things go wrong, they end up busking to survive. Can Ricky and Julian save the day?
The Jane mysteries. A deadly prescription
Jane seeks justice for a teenager who's wrongfully imprisoned for murder. She and Detective John work together to prove the teen's innocence and help reunite him with his mother
Signal one
A brilliant scientist is recruited by a charismatic tech billionaire to work on a secret project that might change humanity's place in the universe, though it comes at great risk
The paper. Season 1
"The documentary crew that immortalized Dunder Mifflin's Scranton branch now focuses their cameras on a declining Midwestern newspaper whose newly arrived editor-in-chief Ned Sampson sets out to restore the once heralded Toledo Truth Teller back to its former glory. Follow the daily lives and struggles of dreamers in love with journalism as they face urgent deadlines, tight budgets and everyday chaos in The Paper."--
Garo: the animation. Season 1 part 1 [Blu-ray + DVD combo]
After inheriting the golden armor of Garo, the young Makai Knight León must choose between avenging his mother's death at the hands of Mendoza or protecting his fellow Makai Knights and Alchemists and saving the kingdom
Cyberpunk 2077 [XBOX Series X]
"Your legend starts here. Experience all Night City has to offer. Play the original story of the open-world action RPG Cyberpunk 2077 as well as a new spy-thriller adventure in the Phantom Liberty expansion, a high-stakes tale of espionage set in the deadly district of Dogtown."--Container
Assassin's creed, black flag: resynced [PS5]
"The iconic solo pirate adventure returns. Sail the Caribbean as Edward Kenway during the Golden Age of Piracy in this faithfully enhanced remake featuring stunning visuals, upgraded gameplay, and new content"--Publisher's description
Cyberpunk 2077 [Switch 2]
Cyberpunk 2077 is an open-world, action-adventure RPG set in Night City, a megalopolis obsessed with power, glamour, and body modification. Play as V, a cyberpunk mercenary, and take on the most powerful forces of the city in a fight for glory and survival. In the Ultimate Edition, experience the original Cyberpunk 2077 story as well as the acclaimed spy-thriller adventure in the Phantom Liberty expansion -- a high-stakes tale of espionage set in the deadly district of Dogtown. Legends are made here. What will yours be?
Super Meat Boy 3D [PS5]
"The infamous, tough-as-nails platformer now in 3D! The classic tale of a cube of meat rescuing his girlfriend! Old school difficulty to test your reflexes! A bunch of levels AND epic boss fights!"--Container
Greedfall [PS5] the dying world
"GreedFall: The Dying World is a narrative-driven RPG. The story takes you to the far reaches of a vast fantasy world, inspired by 17th century Europe. Create your character: appearance, attributes, talents, abilities. Then dive into a rich adventure, meeting many allies who will prove vital in overcoming the dangers that await you. As you progress, every choice you make influences the course of events, every alliance you forge has real consequences, and every decision can change the fate of the world. Force is far from your only option in successfully overcoming the traps and challenges you encounter along the way. Use diplomacy to persuade your opponents, craft your own equipment, find hidden treasures, and access forbidden places with cunning tricks and disguises. You are the master of your own destiny."--
Goat simulator. 3 [Switch]
"Gather your herd and venture forth into Goat Simulator 3 - an all-new, totally realistic, sandbox farmyard experience that puts you back in the hooves of no one's favourite female protagonist. That's right - Pilgor is back, and this time is joined by other goats too. You can invite a friend in local or online co-op, create carnage as a team, or compete in mini-games and then not be friends anymore. Get ready for another round of udder mayhem. Lick, headbutt and ruin your way through a brand new open world in the biggest waste of your time since Goat Simulator! Goat Simulator 3 won't tell you how to play (except in the tutorial), but merely provide the means to be the goat of your dreams. "--Amazon
MOUSE: P.I. for hire [PS5]
"Welcome to Mouseburg, a city of secrets. Join private investigator Jack Pepper on a guns blazing, jazz-fueled adventure ... [combining] the charm of hand-drawn rubber hose animation inspired by the classic cartoons of the 1930's with the adrenaline and action of an explosive first person shooter"--Container
Five nights at Freddy's. Secret of the mimic [Switch]
"Enter the abandoned workshop of Murray's Costume Manor and unravel the mystery left behind by the reclusive inventor, Edwin Murray. In Five Nights at Freddy's: Secret of the Mimic, you'll step into a world where every dark corner holds a secret and every flicker of light hints at an ever-present threat. The Mimic, a prototype endoskeleton, can adapt to any costume and become any character, including what you fear most. Armed with only your wits, a few gadgets, and a heavily redacted corporate briefing, you'll attempt to retrieve Fazbear's prized prototype technology while grappling with cryptic clues and a relentless shadow determined to dispatch all unwanted company. Prepare for heart-pounding thrills as you explore the labyrinth of the deserted Costume Manor, discovering remnants of Edwin's unfinished work and eluding the monster he's created. Experience Five Nights at Freddy's: Secret of the Mimic, and survive the mystery and madness. Disclaimer: Fazbear Entertainment is not responsible for whatever you awaken in the dark."--Amazon
Beast of reincarnation [PS5]
"Japan: Year 4026. A one-person, one-dog action RPG. ... a fusion of real-time and turn-based combat"--Container
Hell let loose: Vietnam [PS5]
"Unleash Hell in the jungle. ... Play a decisive role in one of the most iconic conflicts in history with ... 50v50 player battles, where teamwork, tactics and an arsenal of destructive weapons combine to shape the battlefield in your favour"--Container insert
Halo campaign evolved [PS5]
"After crash landing on a mysterious ringworld known as Halo, the Master Chief must help survivors rally against the overwhelming forces of the Covenant, an alien alliance bent on humanity's annihilation. Alongside his AI companion Cortana, he uncovers Halo's dark secrets and fights to prevent the destruction of all life in the galaxy. ... The original Halo: Combat Evolved campaign, rebuilt with all new cinematics ... Join the Master Chief and Sgt. Johnson in a brand new story arc featuring new environments, gameplay and enemies"--Container insert
Beast of reincarnation [XBOX Series X]
"Set in a post-apocalyptic Japan, humanity's only hope lies with Emma, an outcast shunned from society for her affliction, and Koo, the blighted dog. Together, they embark on this expansive adventure in this one-person, one-dog action RPG. Experience a journey where you feel moments of loneliness, and also the reliability and comfort of your companion. Savor a world of impermanence, where forests suddenly burst forth amidst the wasteland. As Emma and Koo travel through this beautiful yet harsh world, their bond and abilities blossom. Customize your playstyle with unique skill trees, gear, and spirit stones to survive this beautiful yet brutal world. Define your own playstyle through your preferred loadout, including ranged, stealthy, and aggressive combat. In this world ravaged by blight...what will you find at the end of your journey?"--Xbox.com
UFC 6 [XBOX Series X]
Halo campaign evolved [XBOX Series X]
"After crash landing on a mysterious ringworld known as Halo, the Master Chief must help survivors rally against the overwhelming forces of the Covenant, an alien alliance bent on humanity's annihilation. Alongside his AI companion Cortana, he uncovers Halo's dark secrets and fights to prevent the destruction of all life in the galaxy. ... The original Halo: Combat Evolved campaign, rebuilt with all new cinematics ... Join the Master Chief and Sgt. Johnson in a brand new story arc featuring new environments, gameplay and enemies"--Container insert
Assassin's creed, black flag: resynced [XBOX Series X]
"The iconic solo pirate adventure returns. Sail the Caribbean as Edward Kenway during the Golden Age of Piracy in this faithfully enhanced remake featuring stunning visuals, upgraded gameplay, and new content"--Publisher's description
Helpless
It's been twelve years since Faye Heron broke Henry Spalding's heart. Henry was her college boyfriend, her first intense love, but Faye was in danger of being subsumed by him. Now, Faye is one half of a power-producing duo with her Hollywood husband. Henry is a married father running the family business. Both of their lives have essentially gone to plan. When a former and beloved college professor suddenly passes away, Faye and Henry find themselves back on campus for the funeral, circling something old and dangerous. Something, if Faye is honest with herself, she has been trying to duplicate for years. But Henry is one of a kind. The kind who delivers a hypnotic apology for the way things ended. The kind who suggests they go back to the hotel for a drink. The kind who drugs and kidnaps her
Ransom
Master novelist Daniel Silva returns with another blockbuster thriller, a powerhouse novel showcasing his superb skill and brilliant imagination that is a must read for both his multitudes of fans and growing legions of converts
Getting away with murder
"Jill and Ted adore their New York brownstone the way others adore their children. They have carefully, expensively, made every inch of it their own. It reflects who they are, their status and tastes. With the grand mahogany staircase and state-of-the-art kitchen, it is the stuff of glossy magazines and real-estate dreams. It is their sanctuary. So when Ted's inheritance runs out and he makes a bad investment, they panic. How can they protect their beloved home and enviable lifestyle? The answer is obvious. Or at least, it is obvious to Jill and Ted. The death of one wealthy family member--from whom they stand to inherit millions--could solve all their problems. Together, they will get away with murder. As long as they trust each other. As long as neither makes a mistake. As long as there are no surprises ... "-- Provided by publisher
Whalefall
Jay Gardiner has given himself a fool's errand, to find the remains of his deceased father in the Pacific Ocean off the coast of Monastery Beach. He knows it's a long shot, but Jay feels it's the only way for him to lift the weight of guilt he has carried since his dad's death by suicide the previous year. The dive begins well enough, but the sudden appearance of a giant squid puts Jay in very real jeopardy, made infinitely worse by the arrival of a sperm whale looking to feed. Suddenly, Jay is caught in the squid's tenacles and drawn into the whale's mouth where he is pulled into the first of its four stomachs. He quickly realizes he has only one hour before his oxygen tanks run out, one hour to defeat his demons and escape the belly of a whale
Becoming Madam Secretary
Raised on tales of her revolutionary ancestors, Frances Perkins arrives in New York City at the turn of the century, armed with her trusty parasol and an unyielding determination to make a difference. When Frances meets a young lawyer named Franklin Delano Roosevelt at a tea dance, sparks fly in all the wrong directions. Neither knows it yet, but over the next twenty years, they will form a historic partnership that will carry them both to the White House. When vicious political attacks mount and personal tragedies threaten to derail her ambitions, she must decide what she's willing to do, and what she's willing to sacrifice, to save a nation
Sleeping Beauty
Fall under the glorious spell of Disney's Ultimate Princess Fairy Tale! Pageantry and power spin together as Maleficent, one of imagination's most spectacular villains, sends the kingdom's beloved Princess Aurora into an enchanted sleep. In a grand legend that transcends time, Good Fairies arm brave Prince Phillip to defeat a fearsome fire-breathing dragon and rescue Aurora. But success in battle may not be enough, for the only way to awaken the Princess is with True Love's kiss!
Animal farm [Blu-ray + DVD combo] a cautionary tail
When the animals of Manor Farm rise up against their cruel master, they dare to dream of a world built on equality, freedom, and justice for all. But as the pig Napoleon vies for control, and the silver-tongued Squealer rewrites history with every lie, the revolution's promise begins to rot from the inside. Young Lucky watches helplessly as the farm he believed in transforms into something unrecognizable. --
Arco
Arco is a boy from a distant future who accidentally travels back in time and discovers a world in peril. As Arco becomes friends with a girl named Iris, they set out on a quest to get Arco home
Animal farm a cautionary tail
The farm animals' movement for equality is systematically corrupted. As the pigs consolidate control, truth is erased, dissent is crushed, and the farm descends into a ruthless dictatorship. As the revolution's promise begins to rot from the inside, the animals fulfill Orwell's warning about what happens when societies stray from communism
Pets on a train
When a crew of animal bandits embark on a routine swindle, they find themselves in the middle of a high-tech, professional train heist. It's up to Falcon, a petty thief and high-flying raccoon and Rex, a righteous police-dog, to save the animals stuck on this high-speed runway train
Baby Einstein farm explorers. Season 1
Blending music, storytelling, and discovery with early STEAM concepts, each episode turns everyday farm moments into fun, curiosity-driven learning adventures for little explorers
Balatro [PS5]
"Balatro is a hypnotically satisfying deckbuilder where you play illegal poker hands, discover game-changing jokers, and trigger adrenaline-pumping, outrageous combos"--Container
PAW Patrol. Dino world [PS5]
ROARR! Sounds like trouble. Did that come from Dino Island? It looks like Rex needs the PAW Patrol to save the day! Mayor Humdinger's causing chaos. Dinosaurs are scared and running wild. Help them get back to their families safely. Leap into a colossal, open-world with Chase, Marshall, Rubble, Skye, Rocky, and Zuma. First stop, PAW Patrol Mobile HQ with Ryder to find out what rescue missions you'll em-bark on as your favorite Pup. Run through the Dino Plains looking for eggs. Stop by the Paleo Center, where Heidi and Eugenia will teach you how to care for your new dino friends. Decorate their enclosures to make them feel like home. Sniff out collectibles across the sandy shores and discover rocky caves with secret pools. Switch to vehicle mode to drive through a jungle, filled with tall trees, long vines and tropical fruits. Create roar-some new looks for your pup, your vehicle, and dinosaurs and complete every mission stomping in style. Dive into fun minigames and discover dino-sized surprises solo or team up with a friend in two-player mode. If you get stuck navigating through the wilds, remember you can follow the paw prints and look out for the help icon. Can you stop the chaos and make it to the volcano before it erupts? With the help of dino experts, Rex and Timmy, you can. No dino's too big, no pup's too small in this prehistoric adventure!
Monopoly Star Wars heroes vs. villains [Switch 2]
Play as characters from the Star Wars saga and experience notable moments from the movies with a Monopoly twist
Rhythm heaven groove [Switch]
"Time your button presses to the beat across a splashy collection of games that will challenge your rhythm. Catch flying veggies, bounce fruit off your biceps, swing sledgehammers, and more. Feast your ears on catchy original music while you focus, including tracks by renowned Japanese musician Tsunku" --
Nickelodeon extreme tennis next! [Switch]
"Hit the tennis court for some fast-paced arcade action as your favorite Nickelodeon all-star! Customize SpongeBob and more legendary characters, then enjoy couch co-op matches!"--
Nickelodeon extreme tennis next! [XBOX Series X]
"Hit the tennis court for some fast-paced arcade action as your favorite Nickelodeon all-star! Customize SpongeBob and more legendary characters, then enjoy couch co-op matches!"--
Monopoly Star Wars heroes vs. villains [Switch]
Play as characters from the Star Wars saga and experience notable moments from the movies with a Monopoly twist
Nickelodeon extreme tennis next! [PS5]
"Hit the tennis court for some fast-paced arcade action as your favorite Nickelodeon all-star! Customize SpongeBob and more legendary characters, then enjoy couch co-op matches!"--
Splatoon raiders [Switch 2]
"In this single-player-focused game, play as a mechanic working with Deep Cut--a trio of swashbuckling musicians--and venture out into the mysterious Spirhalite Islands! Customize your character, kit yourself out with mechanical gadgets and ink-splattering weapons, and take on waves of enemy Salmonids as you raid the islands for treasure." --
Monopoly Star Wars heroes vs. villains [PS5]
Play as characters from the Star Wars saga and experience notable moments from the movies with a Monopoly twist
Star Fox [Switch 2]
"Come in, Star Fox! Lead your team of mercenaries across space to defeat evil. Put your fighter-pilot skills to the test. Your choices and actions shape the story ... 2P co-op: fly with a friend and use mouse targeting"--Container
Winx Club [Switch] the magic is back
"Winx Club : the magic is back captures the essence of the Winx universe, delivering an enchanting experience with a mix of magical combat and puzzle-solving. Play as all six members of the Winx Club, each with their own magical abilities,"--page [4] of cover
College football 27 [XBOX Series X]
"Step into the modern era of college football, where personal ambition meets program pride. Balance expectations, identity, and everything Saturday demands while immersed in traditions and pageantry of game day."--from Steam.com
LEGO Batman [XBOX Series X] legacy of the dark knight
Become the Dark Knight and battle Gotham City's most infamous DC Super-Villains in an open-world action-adventure from TT Games
Winx Club [PS5] the magic is back
"Winx Club : the magic is back captures the essence of the Winx universe, delivering an enchanting experience with a mix of magical combat and puzzle-solving. Play as all six members of the Winx Club, each with their own magical abilities,"--page [4] of cover
New Books for Teens
Noragami, stray god. 20
"Yato has promised Hiyori that he's going to confront his father, and now there's no turning back. The first thing he'll need is a shinki powerful enough to take the crafter down, but vessels that can survive an attack from Chiki aren't easy to come by. As he contemplates his options, he realizes an even bigger problem: now that Bishamon knows what the crafter looks like, her life is in grave danger ..."--
To dance the moon and stars
In a kingdom where dance is forbidden, a future high priestess must bend the rules to stop an ancient evil from destroying everything and everyone she loves, including the crown prince, in this sweeping romantasy graphic novel. Eighteen-year-old Myra has spent her entire life training to succeed her grandmother as high priestess. But with her ascension rapidly approaching, she's worried about the path ahead. How can she become the herald of the god Alrun when he forbids the thing she loves most: dancing? Her people can't afford her self-doubt, though. A peace treaty is dependent on Myra receiving Alrun's wisdom, and the forces of darkness are seeping through the barrier between worlds. The only source of light Myra has is her childhood best friend, the crown prince. Without his support and . . . love, she may not be able to stop what's coming. Myra must dig deep into her kingdom's forgotten history for answers, even if it means defying the law. But the key to saving her people may require her to make the biggest sacrifice of all
Paint me like your dead girls
When seventeen-year-old aspiring crime journalist Fliss discovers a disturbing painting tied to a series of gruesome crimes, she must unravel its secrets to stop a killer before becoming their next victim
Armor for liars
In order to find her mother's killer, teenage Clem enrolls in an all boys university and infiltrates a secret society of enchanters who have the power to harness dead women's spirits to fuel their dark magic
Black Point
"Lucia Sorenson holds on hard to the things she loves. Her tiny hometown clings to the bluffs above the Mississippi River, threatened by weather and time. Unlike most people her age, Lucia plans to stay after graduation and help her grandfather run the Viking Museum of Black Point. Maybe then she can keep everything her ancestors built from washing away. When the Black Point Hotel, a supposedly haunted local landmark, is bought by an outsider, the town is shaken--and for Lucia, fresh changes arrive in the form of the owner's nephew, Max. As Lucia gets to know Max, she begins to question her role in the town's rituals and to see the place, and herself, with new eyes. But the town is flooding, and old secrets are rising to the surface. Soon Lucia will have to choose between the home she thought she knew and the hideous truths hidden underneath."--
We were never here
Tormented by the death of her girlfriend during their latest art heist in a haunted house, teen ghost-hunter Georgia dreads returning for the painting when blackmailed to finish the job
Case closed. 99
Orion
"When Prince Orion uncovers his sinister parentage, he must decide for himself if he is destined to be a hero--or a villain. The festivals on New Genesis are merry, and the gods who fill its skies are lovers. But Prince Orion, adopted son of the Highfather, is none of these things. A brooding, battle-hungry warrior, Orion wonders how he was ever chosen to become an intergalactic prince, secretly in fear that he does not belong on the planet he calls home. And then Orion's darkest nightmares are confirmed when the Highfather himself brings Orion's true parentage to light: Not only is Orion from Apokolips, adopted as part of a cosmic pact, but he is the spawn of the tyrant Darkseid. How can Orion face his loved ones as a beast from Apokolips? How can he live with himself when a tar-black evil runs through his veins? And when Darkseid threatens to destroy all New Genesis, Orion will have to answer the ultimate question: Could he ever be a hero? Or was he born to become a monster?"--
Rainsong
In a small coastal town haunted by unsolved disappearances, seventeen-year-old Zayn, gifted with a secret ability to heal, finds herself in the middle of a generations-old feud as she unravels a deadly mystery before she becomes the next victim
The assassin's guide to dating
At the secretive Underhill agency for those with superhuman abilities, Tru and Lila--a virtually indestructible bastion and an explosive bombshell, respectively--are trying to navigate their talents, careers, and budding relationship. But the perception of bombshells like Lila has soured--their actions, and even their heart rates, are now heavily monitored, and no one trusts a bombshell not to go off. All this scrutiny is hindering not just Lila's missions but also her attempts to finally go on a real date with Tru. After all, romance can quicken a pulse just as much as danger! As Lila's bitterness escalates, she meets Ryan, a talented young man from an organization with a lawless reputation who tells her to call him if she gets tired of following the rules. But who is Lila, if not someone who follows all the rules? Is she the person feared by the community stifling her, or the person seen by the ruthless stranger promising freedom and power?
Akira failing in love. 1
"A match made in awkwardness. Akira returns to the countryside for high school with a foolproof scheme to win the heart of her childhood crush, Hajime. Too bad they're both fools in love! Highlights of Akira's carefully orchestrated strategy to court Hajime include covering his eyes with her hands, tricking him into saying her name, and making his heart race. But she might have better luck impressing him with her academic and athletic efforts. Or not. Because he's too dense to figure out she likes him. And she's too dense to figure out he likes her back!"--
Float. 2
"Amidst the chaos of her parents' bitter divorce, Alaskan teenager Waverly Lyons trades in her textbooks and parka for a summer of suntans and short-shorts with her aunt in Florida. After a few weeks of dipping her toes into these new waters, she's actually starting to feel like she's found her people. And now that she's taken a few swimming lessons with Blake -- the super-tan, super-hot, super-arrogant lifeguard next door -- their relationship starts to turn into a romantic one. What will Waverly do with summer almost at an end? And what tragic events of his past led Blake to want to teach her?"--Amazon
I am not a vampire (anymore)
Her past is back for blood. My goals for senior year were simple: Find a prom dress I don't hate. Spend as much time as possible with my amazing boyfriend Max (and my even more amazing best friend Sarita). Maybe try not to flunk history class. My plans did NOT include: Babysitting a newborn vampire--who also happens to be Max's annoying (and annoyingly cute) buddy Ezra. Fighting off my ex-boyfriend--who did I mention is immortal? And generally worrying about death and blood and mayhem. Turning human was supposed to mean finally getting a second chance at a normal life. But ever since moving to Sunrise Harbor, Florida, nothing has been normal. What's worse is I actually made friends here. And when my dark past threatens to take it all away, well, being mortal totally sucks
Hell to pay
"A teenage con artist and her ragtag crew team up for their toughest job yet--stealing a soul from the Afterlife"-- Provided by publisher
Capitana
"Ximena Reale has spent most of her life training at La Academia to join the Cazadores, seafaring hunters who track down pirates. But her future is uncertain, thanks to her parents' questionable reputation. They were traitorous pirates, and though they were executed when Ximena and her sister were young, they permanently damaged the Reale name in the eyes of the Luzan Empire. Ability alone won't make Ximena a Cazadoro--or earn her the coveted Cazadoro cloak. So, when the legendary pirate Gasparilla returns and captures the Empire's queen, Ximena offers to bring back the queen and the notorious pirate in exchange for a cloak. But there's a catch: only one cloak is available, and Ximena's competition is Dante, an infuriating yet handsome classmate with mysterious motives"--
Charity and Sylvia
The (mostly) true story of Charity Bryant and Sylvia Drake, two women who met and fell in love in Vermont in 1807 when Charity moved to Weybridge from Massachusetts. Being openly gay isn't easy in early America, but the two immediately connect and spend the next 44 years together, building a life in spite of the odds, as a lesbian couple in small town Vermont
Game plan : level up your mindset. own your future.
"In this work, Jake Humphrey and The High Performance team build a blueprint for unlocking young excellence, by using all their experience of interviewing some of the most successful people on the planet. Whether you're a budding entrepreneur, aspiring sports star, or simply want to get the most out of a normal school day, 'Game Plan' has you covered. Learn how to set goals, make tricky decisions, handle pressure, and clear obstacles, while fighting off self-doubt, anxiety, and imposter syndrome."--
Queer and how we got here a (personal) history
"Queer and How We Got Here weaves queer history with personal narrative to paint a nuanced and poignant picture of gender expression and queer experience in today's world"-- Provided by publisher
The 7 habits of highly effective teens a graphic novel
Imagine you had a road map--a step-by-step guide to help you get from where you are now, to where you want to be in the future. Your goals, your dreams, your plans...they're all within reach. You just need the tools to help you get there. That's what Sean Covey's landmark book, The 7 Habits of Highly Effective Teens, has been to millions of teens: a handbook to self-esteem and success. Now updated for the digital age, this classic book applies the timeless principles of 7 Habits to the tough issues and life-changing decisions teens face. Covey provides a simple approach to help teens improve self-image, build friendships, resist peer pressure, achieve their goals, and appreciate their parents, as well as tackle the new challenges of our time, like cyberbullying and social media. In addition, this book is stuffed with cartoons, clever ideas, great quotes, and incredible stories about real teens from all over the world. Endorsed by high-achievers such as former 49ers quarterback Steve Young and 28-time Olympic medalist Michael Phelps, The 7 Habits of Highly Effective Teens has become the last word on surviving and thriving as a teen
Komi can't communicate : making friends and not scaring people
Learn to make friends and stop scaring people away with this clever book inspired by the hit manga Komi Can't Communicate. Do you find it hard to speak to people? Know anyone who blushes, stammers, or sweats whenever someone looks at them? Or perhaps you'd like to learn new ways to make friends and navigate social situations? If so, this fun and informational guide is the perfect book for you! In the manga Komi Can't Communicate, Komi attempts to overcome her social anxiety with the help of her very first friend, Tadano. This full-color book collects snippets of the practical advice, tips, and tricks Komi accumulates along the way, providing fun and useful pointers on meeting people, having conversations, and truly connecting so friendships can grow
Rebellious the story of Keith Haring in 12 pictures
"As an artist and activist, one theme remained a constant throughout Keith Haring's life: rebellion. In this first ever young adult biography, acclaimed civil rights author Michael G. Long examines Haring's upbringing and career through this lens: dressing in drag in his conservative small hometown; hosting queer people and people of color at high-art gallery openings; refusing to use mediums and art styles that his professors required; coming out as a gay man and exploring his sexual experiences through his art; drawing guerilla-style on the New York subway; painting in protest of nuclear weaponry, police brutality, racism, the spread of crack cocaine, and, most famously, the AIDS epidemic. With each chapter anchored by an iconic work of Haring's art, Rebellious is a pacy, energetic, and accessible look at Keith Haring's unconventional life and how his paintings shaped and reflected the world around him-and how they still resonate today"-- Provided by publisher
Honor
A work of narrative nonfiction for young adults told through the perspectives of a Ukrainian teenager in the early 2010s and a Jewish boy in hiding during World War II. After discovering a box of Holocaust-era letters, Nataliia uncovers her family's connection to the past and explores themes of memory, identity, resilience, and moral courage. Based on a true story
Teen guide to budgeting, saving, and investing
"Studies show that the typical American family is struggling financially. While teens worry about their families' financial situations, these struggles can also inform how they feel about their own financial futures. Increased awareness and knowledge about personal finance can increase confidence in making decisions and reduce worry and stress. Educating teens in personal finance basics gives them the tools to make good financial decisions now and in adulthood"-- Provided by publisher
Spacewalking with you. 3
While Kobayashi wasn't quite able to ace all his final exams as he'd hoped, at least he won't have to spend his whole summer taking make-up classes. With this heavy burden now lifted, Kobayashi is free to join Uno and the Astronomy Club on a trip to the planetarium. Uno's more excited than anyone, but what should be a fun day out soon threatens to overwhelm him as one thing after another goes awry..
Insomniacs after school. 14
Two sleepless teenagers find kinship as they escape to their school's astronomy observatory. Unable to sleep at night, Ganta Nakami is cranky in class and unpopular with his classmates. He discovers that the school observatory, once used by the now-defunct astronomy club, may be the perfect place for a nap--but he's not alone. Fellow insomniac Isaki Magari is willing to share the observatory with Nakami, and a friendship between the two begins as they bond over the most unlikely things. Magari and Nakami promised they'd take their exams in January together, and Magari makes the difficult decision to undergo surgery now in order to keep that promise. Then, at last, it's time for graduation. The two of them stand before their town's seven bridges and look ahead, making wishes for their future. This beloved coming-of-age story finally reaches its long-awaited happy ending!
Noragami, stray god. 18
"Now that Yato has defeated Takemikazuchi, he must protect Bishamon long enough for the thunder god to convince the Heavens to call off their punishment. Meanwhile, Yukin. strives to keep Yato and the crafter alive to ensure Yato's safety, but when Bishamon takes deadly aim at Kōto, Yukin. resorts to drastic measures ..."--Back cover
One piece. 112, The harley
It's a happy reunion in Elbaph as Robin and Saul are finally together again! But while the Straw Hats celebrate and begin exploring their mysterious new surroundings, something evil may have just snuck in as well..
Voices in the sea foam
"Can true love break a curse that crosses lifetimes? Aito used to think he was an ordinary kid -- until the day he fell in love at first sight with a boy at school. Suddenly, memories of his previous life as the tragic little mermaid came flooding back, leaving him unable to speak or stand without agonizing pain. The terrifying ordeal made him swear off love entirely, but a fateful encounter with his charming college classmate Toru now threatens to shake his resolve -- and push him into dark waters that might drown him for good."--Page [4] of cover
Akira failing in love. 2
"Akira returns to the countryside for high school with a foolproof plan to win the heart of her childhood crush, Hajime. Too bad they're both fools in love! Akira woos Hajime by sharing a homemade muffin, asking him to teach her how to ride a bike, and relentlessly rehearsing her script for how to converse with him. Hajime woos Akira by getting her contact info, asking her out to the summer festival, and...defending her from a swarm of kitty cats?! In the end, will a romantic firework display do the trick...?"--Back cover
Noragami, stray god. 19
"Trial by pledge. With Bishamon badly injured and Yato and Yukiné arrested by the Heavens, Tenjin has invoked their very last hope: a Trial by Pledge. If the plan works, Amaterasu will pardon all perceived wrongdoings, but the stakes are high. Three gods must pledge the lives of their most trusted shinki. The score is tied when Daikoku volunteers himself as a sacrifice..."--Page [4] of cover
Akira failing in love. 1
"A match made in awkwardness. Akira returns to the countryside for high school with a foolproof scheme to win the heart of her childhood crush, Hajime. Too bad they're both fools in love! Highlights of Akira's carefully orchestrated strategy to court Hajime include covering his eyes with her hands, tricking him into saying her name, and making his heart race. But she might have better luck impressing him with her academic and athletic efforts. Or not. Because he's too dense to figure out she likes him. And she's too dense to figure out he likes her back!"--
Blue Lock. 33
Can you win it all? Isagi and Kaiser teamed up to snag the last goal, pushing the entire Bastard Munchen squad into overdrive. Not to be outdone, PXG responded with no less fierce offensive and defensive teamwork. In the midst of this heated battle, Ness feels himself being left behind by Kaiser and frantically searches for a way forward. As the players race toward an unreadable climax, who will be the champion of the Neo-Egoist League?!
The hobbit, or, There and back again
"When Thorin Oakenshield and his band of dwarves embark upon a dangerous quest to reclaim the hoard of gold stolen from them by the evil dragon Smaug, Gandalf the wizard suggests an unlikely accomplice: Bilbo Baggins, an unassuming Hobbit dwelling in peaceful Hobbiton. Along the way, the company faces trolls, goblins, giant spiders, and worse. But as they journey from the wonders of Rivendell to the terrors of Mirkwood and beyond, Bilbo will find that there is more to him than anyone--himself included--ever dreamed. Unexpected qualities of courage and cunning, and a love of adventure, propel Bilbo toward his great destiny . . . a destiny that waits in the dark caverns beneath the Misty Mountains, where a twisted creature known as Gollum jealously guards a precious magic ring."--
Record journey. 1
A record shop nestled in a quiet Tokyo neighborhood, a pirate radio ship battling the waves of the ocean, a globally-renowned band on tour, bootleggers under an oppressive regime. All these stories that involve individuals moving the needle, are connected by vinyl and the power of music
The ancient magus' bride. 22
Hatori Chise has lived a life full of neglect and abuse, devoid of anything resembling love. Far from the warmth of family, she has had her share of troubles and pitfalls. Just when all hope seems lost, a fateful encounter awaits her. When a man with the head of a beast, wielding strange powers, obtains her through a slave auction, Chise's life will never be the same again. The man is a "magus," a sorcerer of great power, who decides to free Chise from the bonds of captivity. The magus then makes a bold statement: Chise will become his apprentice-and his bride!
Skip and loafer. 12
"After an unforgettable class trip, the gang shifts their attention to the upcoming school festival. It's their second year in high school, and their last chance to get elbow-deep in the festivities--and no one wants to leave with a single regret! Mitsumi is overjoyed that her family will be attending, while Sousuke faces himself on the stage. Somehow, these two might be overcoming the gap between them...Aware that they have precious little time left as high schoolers, Mitsumi and Sousuke fulfill a promise from long ago."--
Blue box. 21, Let's play basketball
"Taiki Inomata loves badminton, but he has a long way to go before he can reach nationals. When Taiki sees upperclassman Chinatsu Kano practicing her heart out on the girls' basketball team, he falls for her hard. After an unexpected turn of events brings the two closer together, sports might not be the first thing on their minds anymore! Thanks to Chinatsu and her elevated game, Eimei High holds a steady lead over Saisho High as they enter the fourth quarter of the qualifier finals. But Yumeka returns to the court with a fire lit under her. Can Chinatsu finally defeat the precious childhood friend who inspired her to play basketball? Or will she come up short again?"--Page 1 of cover
Akira failing in love. 3
A chaotic comedy of high school courtship between an awkward girl and a dorky boy too dense to realize they are already in love with each other. Akira returns to the countryside for high school with a foolproof plan to win the heart of her childhood crush, Hajime. Too bad they're both fools in love! The aftermath of Akira and Hajime's first (accidental) kiss kicks off a storm of self-recrimination, apologies, and denial. Will one or both of the would-be lovers ever reach the stage of acceptance? Then, Hajime joins the track-and-field team in hopes of winning tickets to an amusement park so he can invite Akira on a date, but his training sessions lead to jealousy. Finally, Hajime goes to Akira's home for the first time and meets her mother. Will she approve of him...?
New Books for Kids
Level up
From the author of Hide and Seeker comes a new thriller where an iconic childhood game turns creepy. Keenan is used to running. He loves it. He is good at it. He is a track star, after all. Now he and his mother are escaping his father, trying to start a new life in Tennessee. But he has never been on the run like this before. This new town has monsters of its own. The students in his school seem to be under some sort of trance, and Keenan is the only one who isn't affected. Which means he is the only one who can do anything about it. It's time for Keenan to stop running and face his fears. He cannot let the monsters win
Nando
"Nando may have started life as the runt of the litter, but he's grown into a loyal, hardworking border collie that takes his job--and his family--seriously. He believes that the only way to keep his place on the farm and in the heart of his human, Esperanza, is to maintain perfection in all his responsibilities--and nothing less. But when a tropical storm turns the creek by the farm into a raging river and scatters Cloe, Nando's favorite young human; Stella, a friendly beagle; Oscar, the farm's annoying cat; and Nando himself, Nando learns the hard truth: He can't control everything. Stranded far from home, Nando is rescued by Levi, a boy with a brave heart and a gift for seeing good in others, who was also displaced by the storm. Nando and Levi are both trying to get back home, but when Levi leashes Nando, he leaves the independent herding dog with little choice but to stick with him. As they face rising waters, dangerous terrain, and the uncertainty of finding their way back, Levi offers Nando courage, friendship, and love, teaching Nando that he doesn't have to be perfect to be loved and accepted."--
Tuck and Tina and the dinosaur thief
"Green goop is gushing from the art room faucet! Water fountains are erupting! A hungry bear has escaped from the zoo! And principal Bruno has disappeared! The Boone School has gone bananas. But the chaos is just a smoke screen! A terrible troublemaker is willing to destroy the school to get the dinosaur bones buried beneath it. Tuck and Tina to the rescue! But can two tiny mice save the day?" --
Pug goes to Hollywood
When Bella wins a poster design contest, she and Bub the pug take off on a trip to Hollywood to meet their favorite stars
Dawn of the axolotl
While the Chin family pet-sits Arnold the axolotl, Ember the Chihuahua becomes worried that his pet friends are falling under Arnold's hypnotic spell
Firesnake
From New York Times bestselling author Donna Barba Higuera, Firesnake delivers a triumphant finale to the story that began with the Newbery Medal-winning The Last Cuentista and continued in the Pura Belpre Honor-winning Alebrijes. Itzel has never known a life on Earth. Growing up on Sagan, the granddaughter of the Cuentista, her years have been spent among the dactyls, griblets, and billow seeds of their new planet. But when a mysterious message arrives from across the cosmos, Itzel realizes that the home they thought destroyed hundreds of years ago has survived...and with it, another community of humans. Will she and the other Saganites brave the journey back to Earth? And what will they find? For they are not the only ones who have received this message... Master storyteller Donna Barba Higuera brings her beloved Cuentista trilogy to a close in a book full of old friends and new, jaw-dropping twists, and a journey to the stars and back
Perfect enough
Selah is a dragon. Or at least, she feels like one. And she finally figured out how to spread her wings and soar. Armed with her sensory tools, her notebooks and poems, and her newfound knowledge about her autism, Selah is heading to writing camp for the summer. She's excited to work on her writing, perform at the final showcase, and to meet more kids like her. Things aren't so simple though. As soon as she arrives, she realizes that her bully from home is there too. Ezra is chaotic, attention-seeking, and always teasing her. Selah is determined not to let him ruin her summer. But soon it turns out that it's not just Ezra causing problems. . . . As kind and enthusiastic as Selah's new friends are, they don't fully understand her autism and how overwhelming this new environment is for her. Friend drama, classes, overstimulation, and her relationship with Ezra all start to feel like a lot. But surely Selah can make it through just a few weeks without reaching her breaking point again . . . right?
Sawyer Lee and the quest to just stay home
Chronically unmotivated eleven-year-old Sawyer Lee is reluctantly swept into an adventure and mystery surrounding the town's annual gourd festival, forcing him to choose between preserving his couch-bound lifestyle and getting involved
Lydia Cooper is a lie
When fourteen-year-old Lydia makes a social media account exposing her family's identity in Witness Protection, she is separated from her father and must uncover the secrets of his past in order to reunite with him
Fang attack
"ON YOUR MARKS, GET SET, BITE! Kit and his trusty teammates, Sandy and Thorn, are heading to land of the vampires for their most fearsome test yet. In a dungeon that is deadlier than anything they've faced before, they'll take on monsters, hunt for treasure and crack codes. But can they make it to the finish, or will this be game over?"--
The house with chicken legs runs away
All Marinka's life, she has lived in her house with chicken legs. Running across the world on magical adventures, Marinka knows how her house is feeling, and it listens to her, too. But something is wrong. And before anyone can stop it, the house has pulled itself apart and run away. With her friend Benjamin and jackdaw Jack, Marinka races after the house to find answers. Traveling across far-distant lands, through new realms and magical places, Marinka must face up to her fears to save her friends
Captain Underpants and the attack of the talking toilets
Principal Krupp once again turns into the superhero Captain Underpants in order to save the world, and Jerome Horwitz Elementary School, from the evil talking toilets and the Turbo Toilet 2000
Shook
After a broken ankle sidelines his dream of making the varsity basketball team, eighth grader Shake must overcome anxiety, shifting relationships, and self-doubt to find his way back to the court and himself
Sneaks
Twelve-year-old Valory, who has a history of stealing and getting in trouble, and Rook Sagara, a child prodigy who fears leaving his house alone, set out to unravel the mystery of a neighbors' suspicious behavior
Framed in Paris!
When siblings Betsy and Bones travel to Paris, Betsy's carefully planned visit is upended after they accidentally help steal the Mona Lisa, sending them on a thrilling adventure to catch the thief and clear their names before saying adieu to the City of Light
Let's meet the ancient Egyptians
Take a tour through the vast past of Ancient Egypt as you follow the adventures of one family through time. -- Provided by the publisher
Heronry
Perch among the branches of this treetop heronry and explore the life cycle of the great blue heron
Cicadas
"In Cicadas, beginning readers will learn about the life cycle of a cicada and discover how this insect behaves and finds a mate. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage young readers as they discover the world of cicadas. A labeled diagram helps readers identify a cicada's body parts, while a picture glossary reinforces new vocabulary. Children can learn more about cicadas online using our safe search engine that provides relevant, age-appropriate websites. Cicadas also features reading tips for teachers and parents, a table of contents, and an index. Cicadas is part of Jump!'s Hello, Insects! series"-- Provided by publisher
The big book of useless history knowledge : 250 of the coolest, weirdest, and most unbelievable history facts you won't be taught in school
An encyclopedia of mind-bogglingly random history facts that will lodge in your brain and refuse to leave. In this compendium of obscure facts, readers will be treated to baffling history knowledge they would never learn at school. Broken into chapters including royals and leaders, sports, and food, a team of experts has scoured the margins to find the silliest and most pointless history facts that the world has to offer. Accompanied by hilarious illustrations, kids will meet characters like Wojtek the orphaned bear cub who was enlisted in the Polish army, discover which famous explorer used his own poop to help him escape during a blizzard, and learn why hot cross buns were believed to keep away evil spirits. They will also unearth completely useless information, including which US city held a funeral for 30,000 pizzas
Dinosaurs to dragons : the lore and science of mythical creatures
"An imaginative exploration of mythology, paleontology, and early civilizations that invites readers to delight in legendary creatures from across the globe and the fossils that might have inspired their origins"-- Provided by publisher
Where in the world can I see?
Want to know where you can see sharks, shooting stars, dinosaur fossils, giant waterfalls, and rockets taking off? This epic guide will show you some of the most amazing places, creatures and experiences on the planet, all linked together through awesome maps, photographs, and ingenious illustrations
Coding with Scratch make 3D games & graphics
'Coding with Scratch - make 3D games & graphics' shows kids how to make 3D games with Scratch. They will learn how to: Create 2.5D and 3D effects from sprites, multiple costumes, loops, and code. Learn advanced techniques and hacks to make Scratch code draw images in super-quick time. Discover ways to add perspective to build exciting games and projects. Understand some of the maths used to develop simple 3D images. Find out how raycasting works, and use it to create 3D mazes and games. This book starts with simple projects that can be used by beginners but is focused on projects, challenges, and extensions for experienced Scratch coders
Little kids first big book of space
Introduces basic concepts about outer space, from the sun and the moon to the planets and space exploration
Wicked : the outstandiful official guide to Oz
"Welcome to the Land of Oz! In this full-color, hardcover world guide based on Universal Pictures' blockbuster film Wicked, discover facts and photos featuring Elphaba, Glinda, and all their friends and foes"--
Coding with Python create amazing graphics
A new title in The QuestKids children's series that was launched by In Easy Steps in 2018, designed to make learning fun for children. Coding with Python - Create Amazing Graphics introduces coding in Python through a variety of projects. Each one teaches new coding concepts and results in some amazing graphics. Python is a powerful, text-based programming language essential to grasp for serious coding but can be dull to learn. This book focuses on inspired learning. Step-by-step, it illustrates how to use Python code to create exciting and colourful graphics -- making learning Python great fun! Learn Python code to: use random numbers to create unique artwork ; mix colours together using variables to create amazing effects ; use loops to repeat your code and create intricate patterns ; code your own functions and build up your own designs
Ants
"In Ants, emergent readers will learn how ants find food with their colonies. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage young readers as they discover the busy world of ants. A labeled diagram helps readers identify an ant's body parts, while a picture glossary reinforces new vocabulary. Children can learn more about ants online using our safe search engine that provides relevant, age-appropriate websites. Ants also features reading tips for teachers and parents, a table of contents, and an index. Ants is part of Jump!'s Hello, Insects! series"-- Provided by publisher
Amphibian
A guide to amphibians that includes their history, where they live, information about camouflage technique, and the lifecycle of an amphibian
How to draw kawaii manga. Chibi big emotions!
Have you ever wanted to draw the cutest chibi characters? Now you can with How to Draw Kawaii Manga Chibi! In this fun and interactive guide, renowned manga artist and educator Misako Rocks! teaches young artists how to transform their favorite manga figures into adorable chibi versions with oversized heads, big eyes, and expressive emotions. Chibi characters bring personality and energy to any manga drawing, and with Misako's expert guidance, kids will learn how to create their own chibi-style characters step by step. Each lesson is broken down into easy-to-follow steps, making drawing fun and stress-free for beginners. Plus, QR codes throughout the book link to exclusive video tutorials, allowing young artists to watch and learn from Misako in real time!
Butterflies
"In Butterflies, early readers will learn how butterflies fly and find food, how a caterpillar undergoes metamorphosis, and more. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage young readers as they discover the beautiful world of butterflies. A labeled diagram helps readers identify a butterfly's body parts, while a picture glossary reinforces new vocabulary. Children can learn more about butterflies online using our safe search engine that provides relevant, age-appropriate websites. Butterflies also features reading tips for teachers and parents, a table of contents, and an index. Butterflies is part of Jump!'s Hello, Insects! series"-- Provided by publisher
Ask the doctor : real answers to 60 of your weirdest, wackiest health questions
"From boogers to bruises, real-life pediatrician Betty Choi answers curious kids' questions about the weird and amazing ways our bodies work. Kids have so many pressing questions about the stuff their bodies do and what happens when they're sick. Pediatrician Betty Choi gives honest answers to 53 curious questions in this kid-friendly Q&A, with easy-to-follow, fun comics by illustrator Jannie Ho. Topics range from "Grub, Guts, and Glorious Waste" to "Silly Senses" and "Coughs, Colds, and Conundrums." In the process, Dr. Choi shows kids how amazing and resilient their bodies really are and that doctors are here to help"-- Provided by publisher
Beware the werewolf
Desmond Cole wants to save dogs from the dogcatcher, even if one of them is a werewolf
The Smurfs tales. 16, The Smurfs and the lost children
"When Chef Smurf runs out of salt, and everything he cooks taste bland, Papa Smurf leads an expedition to their faraway salt mine, on a quest for some much-needed flavor. But when the Smurfs discover a group of orphans are being forced to illegally mine for salt in their once secret location, Smurfette and Papa Smurf set out to help their young friends and free them from a life of smuggling before the authorities lock them all up"--Back cover
The girl who loved monsters
When middle schooler Charlotte reads a mysterious book called Liber de Monstrum, she unleashes strange events in her town and must team up with her friends to track down a missing teacher, stop a possible werewolf, and set things right
The new student
Mr. Wolf's class is welcoming Zora to her first day at Hazelwood Elementary. As the new kid, she wants to make a good first impression, but when her introduction goes a little too well, not everyone is happy for her. Randy is used to being the one who can make everyone laugh, and she's not sure how to feel about sharing that spotlight with somebody else. When the competition becomes heated and feelings get hurt, Zora and Randy will have to figure out how to get along in the same class!
The princess diaries the graphic novel
Mia Thermopolis is pretty sure there's nothing worse than being a five-foot-nine frizzy-haired freshman, who also happens to be flunking algebra. Is she ever in for a surprise. First, her mom announces that she's dating Mia's algebra teacher. But her dad's announcement is even worse: he is the crown prince of Genovia, and guess what that makes Mia? A frizzy-haired freshman who is flunking algebra, and also happens to be a PRINCESS
Pia in the forest
There are sounds that only exist deep in the woods: the low rumbling inside fallen trees; the tiny tck-tck-tck of a bustling ant colony; the woosh of bird wings in the wind. And Pia and her Dad are determined to record them all! But in her rush to explore, Pia quickly gets lost. With the help of a new friend Quinn, Pia resolves to find her way back to dad using the sounds of the forest . . . after she and Quinn build fairy houses and play some games, of course
Frozen classic comic collection. 1
Return to Arendelle with Anna, Elsa, Olaf, Kristoff, and Sven in this magical new collection! For over a decade, Frozen magazine has delighted readers around the world, and now its comic stories are gathered in book form for the first time ever. From royal celebrations to daring adventures, these timeless tales capture the heart, humor, and sisterhood that made Frozen a worldwide phenomenon. Perfect for fans of all ages, this collection is a must-have piece of Disney history
Super Diaper Baby. The invasion of the potty snatchers
"The evil genius Dr. Dilbert Dinkle has created the Liquidator 2000 to turn bank vaults into water, but when he accidentally steps inthe ray himself, things go terribly wrong. The dastardly Dr. Dinklevows to destroy every toilet in town. This is a job for our death-defying dynamic duo, Super Diaper Baby and Diaper Dog, who must soar into action to save the city!"--Publisher description
Exit elsewhere
At Camp Elsewhere, Ruskin must navigate new friendships and mend old ones--all while trying not to get lost in a deep, dark cavern
Archipelago. 1
Earth 2103 -- A large part of the world is underwater. Global warming and the sudden acceleration of the melting of the poles have caused a sharp rise in sea level, in the form of Three Great Waves which arrived unexpectedly. These tsunamis not only flooded entire countries, but also wiped out telecommunications, agriculture, and energy production. Those who managed to survive must operate in a new and fragmented society of scarce resources -- a dark age in which new powers emerge, such as the North African League, ready to conquer the part of Europe left on the water. It is there that Jare, a young woman with hidden powers who lives in the Basque Archipelago, will find herself unexpectedly plunged into a world of dangerous intrigue that seeks to disrupt old balances and create new alliances
Paw & Order. 3, The Night of the Comet
"Pet detectives Marlowe and Purrlock are on the case again after an astronomer takes a tumble during The Night of the Comet--and it turns out this accident might not have been an accident at all. When their nemesis, Meowiearty, asks them for help on the case, Purrlock and Marlowe (well, mostly Purrlock) are suspicious, but soon the facts of the case win them over. Dr. Tortuga is a brilliant astronomer, but on the night that should hold the discovery of her career--she instead finds herself in a terrible bicycle accident! But as Purrlock and Marlowe discover, someone's been tampering with her bike"--Page 4 of cover
Travis Daventhorpe gets a life!
"The secret is out! Travis Daventhorpe's parents know everything--all about the Legendary Sword of Legends, the prophecy, and his destiny to save the multiverse. Travis, Juniper, Derek, and Travbot are prepared for battle, but Bela has one last task. As Bela tries to persuade the other Bright Mages to join their cause, Travis must face his most challenging mission yet: Relax! Be a kid, spend time with friends, maybe even go to the Valentine's dance... Travis is ready to face Nol Invictus, but does he have the courage to step out on the dance floor?"--
Miles & Jones. 2, The blizzard of blobs
"Two young best friends, Amelia Miles and Shackleton Jones, must brave a storm of purple slime and a maze of underground caves to confront the ultra-villain Glam-Evil"--Provided by publisher
Feeling good!
"Best buddies Cabin Head and Tree Head are BACK in the second volume of the lovable, laugh-out-loud graphic novel series about two supportive pals and their charmingly chill adventures with their friends in the Head-verse! It's Frog and Toad meets Bill and Ted for a new generation of readers -- and best buddies of all ages. Cabin Head and Tree Head return for some "sunny day relaxing" activities and important work such as kneeling (some of their Head pals just don't get it), learning that alone time is a solo activity, upholding the delicate balance of the beach, getting in strong shape, rewarding their accomplishments (like eating a sandwich), and experiencing the joy of lying down. Yes, they are feeling good! And so are their equally unforgettable buddies -- Pool Party Head, Little Brick Head, Gym Head -- and so many more! Let's go hang out with all the Heads! Book 2 includes 6 hilarious adventures in a universe where everyone has something on their head! Includes bonus content: Storytime with Library Head, Mailing Things with Mail Truck Head and Sandcastle Building with Sandcastle Head."--
Unico. 3, Lost
"Lost and alone in a windswept desert, Unico seeks help from the Fey queen Titania. But danger lurks. The goddess Venus and the monstrous hunter, Iver, remain bent on destroying Unico. Meanwhile, Starrow, a celestial scientist, trains Unico's friends, the cats Chloe and Toast, to travel across time and space. But can they reach Unico before Venus does?"--Provided by publisher
The Alcatraz escape
Sleuthing duo Emily and James tackle their most challenging mystery yet, set on the haunting Alcatraz Island
Where Ella went
"Eighth-graders Sadie and Pug don't have anything in common except for their love of soccer and their loyalty to Ella, the over-achieving team captain. So when Ella doesn't show up for the most important game of the season and her parents pull her out of school, Sadie and Pug are determined to find out what happened, even though they don't usually get along. There's no way Ella abandoned the team! But as Sadie and Pug dig deeper, they begin to realize that Ella's life wasn't as perfect as it seemed. And maybe Sadie and Pug have a few secrets that need to come to light, too. Maybe all their classmates do... If Sadie and Pug keep searching for answers, they risk sabotaging the end of their soccer season. But can they ever move on if they don't learn the truth? And what if Ella needs them even more than they need her? Told in recordings, letters, texts, journal entries, and emails, Where Ella Went is a funny and absorbing slice-of-life mystery about friendship, teamwork, and the pressures of being in middle school." --
Olive Oakes and the haunted carousel
"When Olive Oakes and her family visit a town called Whispering Woods, she uncovers a strange backstory to the traveling circus that comes through the area once a year"--
Tush push trouble
Cousins Kate Hopkins and Mike Walsh help the Philadelphia Eagles' star quarterback solve a mystery when his lucky piece of AstroTurf disappears before a big game. As the Eagles' famous "tush push" keeps failing, the kids race to find the missing good luck charm before the season slips away
Thunder and Mercy
"In 1979, twelve-year-old Theodora "Thunder" solves a Revolutionary-War-era mystery when she is shipped off to a distant relative's crumbling mansion in Philadelphia and discovers a mysterious diary"--
The lost jewels of room 713
Bea and her cousin Céline visit New York while Aunt Juliette is there to write a profile on a famous French actress, but when the actress's priceless diamond necklace is stolen from her suite, the cousins jump onto the case
The monster maker
A fantastically imaginative interactive detective story for middle grade readers. With hundreds of paths to choose from and no dead ends, you'll solve the mystery every time! Welcome to Haventry, a town where the ordinary and extraordinary collide! With ghosts, werewolves, and zombies living side by side, trouble is always brewing. And when a fiendish crime is committed, YOU are the detective in charge of the case. Dr. Franklefink's precious Monster Maker has gone missing and there are lots of suspects! Along with your yeti partner, it's up to YOU to find the culprit. Should you trail Bramwell Stoker, the terrifying vampire, or Grundle and Grinola, the mischievous goblin twins? Should you follow up on a lead about the cunning witches? Or will investigating the doctor's monstrous son Monty lead you to the thief? YOU decide!
Found sound
"When Felix Frank discovers a mysterious musical box while on vacation he joins forces with the eccentric girl next door, Marigold, to follow a string of clues on a sound-related scavenger hunt through town"--
Sherlock Roach and the case of the crunchy crumb
When Lucille's crunchy crumb goes missing, Sherlock Roach and his friend and assistant, Dr. Wormston, take on the case
Ghost in the night
When twelve year old Harmony goes on a ghost tour in Savannah she takes a photo of what might be a ghost or a hoax, and stumbles upon clues leading to an unsolved murder
Sabotage at sea
As the witty murder-mystery series continues, Bonbon returns for a pyrotechnic display aboard ship--until a shocking demise puts a damper on the festivities. Shenanigans are once again afoot in the town of Widdlington, and this time they're on board the Dreadnowt--a galleon that's set to host a fireworks display for the town. Bonnie Montgomery and Grampa Banks are on board as guests, but just after sundown, a fog rolls in and a terrible cry is heard over the crash of the waves. Captain Valancourt stumbles out of the mist, dripping wet and covered in red welts the like of which a sea monster would leave behind, and is soon pronounced dead by the doctor on board. The crowd is shocked, and Bonnie's fishy-o-meter is off the charts. While Inspector Sands takes over as captain, Bonnie transforms into Montgomery Bonbon, and it's not long before she's laid anchor on her prime suspects. Can Montgomery Bonbon hoist his moustache and figure out which scallywag is responsible for the death of the ancient mariner?
The lady of shadows
"Mika is finally meeting her mother. It should be a cause for celebration. Instead, it's one of caution as she is drawn into a dark and twisted mystery. Now thirteen, Mika has left behind her Stockholmorphanage for a treacherous journey with Detective Hoff to finally meet her mother, Annie Moonwind, a maid at the imposing Roseboon estate. Upon their arrival, and to their surprise, Valdemar is mistakenfor the local constable, and Mika his errand girl, summoned to arrest Annie for mysterious crimes. But are dark forces at work at Roseboon? After all, doors are kept bolted. Windows are nailed shut. And screams pierce the dark. Maybe something wicked has been unleashed thathing points to a creature that only comes at night. So why is Annie in the crosshairs? Now Mika and Valdemar must maintain their bluff long enough to uncover the mysteries of Roseboon and free Mika's mother from captivity before accusations against her become inescapable."--
Mystery on Macaw Mountain
"When eight endangered macaws are stolen from a bird sanctuary in the Mayan ruins of Copán, four sleuthing cousins must find out who took them -- and why"--
Rialto
"Two sisters spend summer vacation in a small town in the shadows of [an] abandoned amusement park that is not what it seems" --
The big sleepover
"It is Marlowe Middle School's big sleepover, and the Bubblegum Shoes detectives must race to solve a blackmail case before lights out"-- Provided by publisher
The Kelce brothers
"Learn all about Jason and Travis Kelce's lives and careers in this illustrated book! Filled with all the iconic hallmarks of a Who HQ biography, sports fans will have a chance to learn new things about their favorite players or discover them for the first time!"-- Provided by publisher
Spree : the boy who made the steelpan sing
"A picture book biography of Winston "Spree" Simon, who brought the iconic steelpan to the attention of the world"-- Provided by publisher
Hayao Miyazaki
Discover the fascinating story of Hayao Miyazaki, from a wartime evacuee to a legendary and award-winning film maker
A Supreme friendship : the unlikely bond between Ruth Bader Ginsburg and Antonin Scalia
"Two celebrated former Supreme Court justices take the spotlight in this insightful children's story about not letting strong differences get in the way of a good friendship. Ruth and Nino were best friends-- who just happened to work together as judges on the United States Supreme Court, the highest court in the country. And while they both wanted what was best for all Americans, they also disagreed . . . a lot. But Ruth and Nino loved being challenged by each other, helping each other, and-- at the end of the day-- putting their differences aside to enjoy their friendship. They knew: "Disagree doesn't mean disrespect and differences don't mean enemies." A Supreme Friendship is a timely story about two Americans who found the similarities they shared mattered far more than their differences."--
No brain the same neurodivergent young activists shaping our future
"Vanessa Brantley-Newton, e.E. Charlton-Trujillo, and others present poems about neurodivergent activists who have made changes in their community and in the world"-- Provided by publisher
Simone Biles a who HQ illustrated biography
"Follow Simone Biles's journey from her start as an energetic kid in Texas to her career in multiple Olympics and her groundbreaking mental health advocacy. This book is highly illustrated and full of all the iconic nonfiction details the Who HQ series is known for"-- Provided by publisher
The long hike the true story of the first Appalachian thru-hike
"Nonfiction superstar and award-winning creator Meghan McCarthy tells the story of Earl Shaffer, the first person to thru-hike all 2,000 plus miles of the Appalachian Trail in one hiking season"--
Charley's honky-tonk mission the story of America's first Black country music superstar
"A picture book biography about Charley Pride, the first Black country music superstar"-- Provided by publisher
Amal Clooney
Little Amal was born in Lebanon during a time of war, but her family moved to England, where she spent the rest of her childhood. As she grew up, Amal realised that everyone has the right to live in peace. After training as a lawyer, she became a leading activist for change, defending her clients and supporting justice for all. This story of the inspiring changemaker features a fact and photo section at the back
Harry Styles
"Follow the journey of Harry Styles from One Direction to his solo tours! This book is highly illustrated and full of all the iconic nonfiction details the Who HQ series is known for"-- Provided by publisher
Connor Bedard
"Learn about hockey star Connor Bedard and his accomplishments in the NHL in an engaging profile packed with photos and fact-filled text for young readers. Includes table of contents, glossary, further resources, and index"-- Provided by publisher
The Muéganos
"Meet the Muéganos: a family so close they're stuck together like the traditional Mexican candy. Papa Muégano says it's honey that holds them. Mama says it's love. The oldest, Julia, wouldn't have it any other way. Sure, swimming isn't always easy, and it wouldn't hurt to have a little privacy, but there's always someone close by to help with homework, and there's nothing like cuddling up with your parents. Until the day the Muéganos take a trip to the museum, and Julia's irrepressible curiosity causes an unexpected crack... Mama wants to fix it. Papa tries to be more careful. But some things are just inevitable"--
All week long
Friends Gus the rhino and Sully the mouse are excited to spend the week together having fun. While they may take a different approach to things -- Gus's tacos are a little too spicy for Sully, and Sully prefers building a book fort to reading -- they enjoy each day. This gentle story reinforces the days of the week while also showing the joys of friendship and compromise
What makes Fern curl?
"Have you ever wondered what makes hair curly? Jem and her irrepressible hair, named Fern, are sometimes at odds. After Fern turns frizzy for picture day, Jem and her dad embark on a journey to solve the mystery in her coils"--Page 4 of cover
Lilly's surprise pumpkins
When last year's composted jack-o'-lanterns surprise Lily by sprouting new pumpkins, she lovingly tends her unexpected garden all summer long, and when harvest time finally arrives, she discovers that the greatest joy is sharing her bounty with others
Clap, wave, blow a kiss!
"Build little ones' communication skills by clapping, pointing, waving, and more with this fun-to-read board book created by an early speech expert!"-- Provided by publisher
The Very Clumsy Click Beetle
When a little click beetle falls onto his back, he seeks the help of a wise old click beetle. "Look at me," says the more experienced click beetle, giving a loud click and flipping onto its feet. But try as he might, the clumsy little click beetle just can't get the hang of it--or can he?
School spirits
It's time to go back to school, but... What if classes are too tough, with loads of tests and tricky stuff? The question troubling you most... What if--yikes!--your school's got ghosts?
Liliana the strong
A children's picture book about Liliana, a young girl with extraordinary strength who uses her abilities to help others in everyday emergencies. Through a series of acts of kindness and problem-solving, she assists people and animals in need while demonstrating resilience, compassion, and confidence. Accompanied by illustrated artwork, the story explores themes of helping others and perseverance
Bean supreme
"This book two follows more of Bean and her grandmother's adorable adventures. In this collection Bean flies away on a kite, eats strawberry pancakes and wonders what it would be like to be a giant."--
How to draw a zombie
"A quirky and humorous picture book teaching readers how to draw a zombie and inspiring them to get their creativity flowing"-- Provided by publisher
The knight with no bottom
"In the heat of battle, a dragon took a bite... and now our brave fellow is a bottomless knight! The poor knight is devastated after losing his bottom. He can't possibly ride his pony back home, and what princess would fall in love with a knight with no bum? So the knight does what he does best: he doesn't give up. He searches the lands high and low until he finds it at last: a bottom shop that sells all kinds of bottoms, bums, booties, and butts! Will our brave knight find a princess who loves him at last? Will he ever sit astride his pony again? The Knight with No Bottom is a European bestseller available in the United States for the first time. With hilarious rhyming text from Levina van Teunenbroek and incredible, expressive art from Charlotte Bruijn, The Knight with No Bottom is a picture book that will have young readers rolling on the floor with giggles, begging to read it again and again and again." --
Yeti is not ready for game over
It is time to take a break from screens, but Yeti is NOT ready. She is so close to winning this fun game on her tablet! She doesn't have time for chores, lunch, or even friends! Can Yeti put the tablet down? Or will she find a way to stay glued to her screen? With a little compassionate help from dad, YETI IS NOT READY FOR GAME OVER shows just how hard it can be to get off the screen -- and how good for our bodies, brains, and ideas taking a break can be, too! Perfect for those little readers that have a hard time saying good-bye to screen time
This book is boring!
"Finn the Frog is ready for some serious FUN--sports, dancing, riddles, games--you name it! But no matter what he tries, the kid reading his book just isn't interested. When the kid dares to call his book BORING, Finn knows it's time to pull out his most creative idea yet. Will his wild, unconventional idea finally win the day?"--
Big rig pig
Miles the pig spends the day helping friends with his truck, but when his truck breaks down from the extra weight, he learns it is okay to rely on others for help too
Catapult! a story of movement and position
"Math-loving kittens plan a kitty-pop concert--which is sure to involve multiple surprises and a few CATastrophes--in this playful picture book that demonstrates the key math concepts of movement and position. Nine chaotic kittens can't wait to perform their kitty-pop concert for their neighbors. But while building the stage, one kitten--who is dangling above the dancers shimmying right and left below--falls and CATapults a dancer on top of the costume designer. That is only the beginning of the mayhem. . . . Should these kitties cancel their concert? No! They know that if they put their paws and heads together, they can perform as one. On with the show! Author Ann Marie Stephens draws upon more than 30 years of teaching experience to ensure that readers absorb math while having fun in the adventure-filled CATastrophe Tale series. And Jenn Harney's energetic illustrations hilariously capture the antics of these enthusiastic kittens. Each book in the CATastrophe Tale series includes helpful back matter, which shows readers that, just like the kittens, they use mathematical skills in their everyday lives. Additional titles in the series include CATastrophe!: A Story of Patterns, CATawampus!: A Story of Shapes, sCATtered!: A Story of Estimation and CATerwaul: A Story of Sorting." --Amazon
Spidey Cat
"When Gobby's plan to steal Spidey's and Spin's super powers goes awry, accidentally leaving Peter's cat Bootsie with the heroes' special skills, how will Team Spidey get their powers back?"--
Grumpy Monkey. The best present
When Grumpy Monkey receives a disappointing present from Marabou, he learns how to kindly tell Marabou the truth about how he feels about the gift
Cora's beach adventure
"Pack your beach bag and join Cora and Gran for some discoveries by the shore! Test sand to figure out what kind makes the best castle. Find out how sea animals survive low tide. Investigate sea stars in a tide pool and rescue them from drying out. And what tops off a day at the beach better than a big ice cream sundae? The welcoming text by nonfiction author extraordinaire Sally M. Walker, ideal for early readers moving into chapter books, is followed by back matter expounding on the three STEAM concepts introduced and inviting kids to experiment with their own sandcastle-building activity." --publisher's website
Og rescues Bop!
Monster Og and his little sister Bop are excited to play outside. But when Bop finds a balloon, it lifts her high into the sky! Can Og come up with a plan to rescue Bop?
Battle ready!
Meet the Ninja's allies and enemies. Discover the vehicles, mechs, and weapons that help the brave Ninja beat their most fearsome foes. Learn about their winning moves, Spinjitzu skills, and awesome dragon power. Villains beware--the Ninja are ready for battle! -- Provided by the publisher
Pokémon. Explore Paldea
"Welcome to Paldea! The Paldea region is filled with lots of exciting Pokémon. Discover some of the Pokémon that roam this region, learn about their key skills and fun facts, and develop your reading skills as you go!"--
Wednesday. Hide-and-seek!
Wednesday Addams is a student at Nevermore Academy, where there's always something sinister afoot! Find out what happens in this Step 3 Step Into Reading leveled reader based on the dark world of the Wednesday TV series on Netflix. Wednesday is the sleuthing, supernaturally infused mystery following Wednesday Addams' time as a student at Nevermore Academy. Wednesday knows there is a monster lurking near their school, but can she figure out who--or what--it is before it's too late? This spooky Step 3 Step into Reading leveled reader is sure to thrill young fans of the Wednesday series on Netflix.Step 3 Readers feature engaging characters in easy-to-follow plots about popular topics. For children who are ready to read on their own
Hazy the Cloud Dragon
Ember the Fire Dragon and Gus the Mushroom Dragon are having a great time playing with their new friend Hazy, a young Cloud Dragon. But then, a huge gust of wind blows Hazy away! Ember and Gus have to hurry -- Hazy is heading straight for the mysterious forest. Along the way, Gus and Ember meet a kind River Dragon. Can the River Dragon help Gus and Ember catch up to Hazy in time to help their new friend?Gus and Ember's adventure is told through five full-color short stories with easy-to-read text throughout! This series is set in the same fantasy world as Tracey West's New York Times bestselling Dragon Masters series, making Dragon Hill a perfect choice for budding readers who aren't quite ready to read the Branches series yet!
The hangout headache
"Spidey invites Hulk to hangout in WEB-Quarters for the day, like any good friend would do. But it quickly turns into disaster. Big, strong Hulk is like a bull in a china shop, wrecking everything he comes in contact with!"--
Forest field day
Sophie looks forward to racing against her brother Winston on Forest Field Day but must decide between sibling rivalry and sportsmanship when he gets into trouble during the competition
Leaping into Fall
"Best friends and super geniuses Tony Stark, Riri Williams, and Aña Corazon put on their Iron Suits to stop the villain Swarm from ruining their pumpkin party. !"--Provided by publisher
The planets
"Developed by literacy experts and educators for students in PreK through grade two, this book introduces beginning readers to the planets through simple, predictable text and related photos"-- Provided by publisher
The Princess in Black and the trick-or-treating trouble
Where is the real Princess in Black? A case of hilarious costume confusion leads some neighborhood trick-or-treaters to discover their inner heroes thanks to the power of a good disguise. It's a dark and silly night, and Princess Magnolia is wearing her Princess in Black cape and mask over her clothes--just enough to pass as a Halloween costume in a hurry. She can't wait to go trick-or-treating! This year, Princess in Black costumes are popular, and so are monster disguises, like the little orange guy with horns yelling "GOAT!" as the kids shout "trick or treat!" When the little monster devours an onion, however, along with an eraser and a bar of soap (not to mention a rock), and as he politely asks for a goat at each door, it's clear to Princess Magnolia that something isn't quite right. And--oh no--the next house is Duff's goat shack! With half of her monster-fighting outfit at home, who can come to the poor critters' rescue? Halloween hijinks meet high-spirited heroics in a special Princess in Black adventure that's a treat all around
Meet Grogu!
The show must go on
The Junior Monster Scouts follow a trail of clues to find the Skeleton Band trumpeter's missing arm bone before an upcoming show
Coming Soon
The Munich affair
In 1931, in Munich, Germany, Adolf Hitler murders his beautiful twenty-three-year-old lover--and half-niece--Geli Raubal. So begins the most suspenseful novel in years. A determined detective, Thomas Bauer, obsessively pursues Hitler--putting Bauer's Jewish wife and children in grave danger. A courageous journalist, Fritz Gerlich, writes story after story detailing the murder--making Gerlich a target for Hitler's Gestapo. An American professor, Eleanor Robbins, picks up the trail of evidence from present-day Neo-Nazis guarding the Fuhrer's long-held secrets to the death. The suspense builds to a shocking ending inside the bunker below the Reich Chancellery. History got it wrong. James Patterson gets it right
Malice: An Alex Delaware Novel
The most iconic duo in American crime fiction is back. Psychologist Alex Delaware and Homicide Detective Milo Sturgis return in this pulse-pounding thriller from the #1 New York Times bestselling "master of suspense" (Los Angeles Times)
Tom Clancy Pressure Depth
Jack Ryan Jr leads a team of divers in a race to beat the Chinese Navy to a weapon of terrible destructive power in the latest entry in the #1 New York Times bestselling series. Jack Ryan Jr. is on Guam to work on a project for Hendley Associates. It's a perfectly ordinary insurance matter, but trouble finds the Ryans wherever they go. So it's no surprise when Jack's interest is piqued by a US Navy dive team working off the coast of the island. For years rumors have persisted that the Soviets had placed a device for tracking American submarines on the sea floor. By now the technology should be outdated, but the Americans are still interested in recovering it. It's a seemingly routine mission until a team of Chinese special forces arrive. They are determined to get their hands on the aging tech even if they have to kill to do it. They're sure they can handle the Americans, but they don't know Jack
The Things You'll Never Know
Cold Sunset: A Gabriel Dax Novel
"William Boyd once again brings to the spy novel his particular storytelling genius. The result is brilliant fun."--Mick Herron"One of my favorite authors--he never disappoints."--Kate AtkinsonFrom the internationally bestselling author, the third literary thriller starring beloved reluctant spy Gabriel Dax draws readers deep into a shadow-drenched world where loyalty blurs, treachery abounds, and any misstep could be fatalIt is 1964, and Cold War Moscow is smoldering with secrets. Travel writer-turned-spy Gabriel Dax has been tasked with delivering a mysterious Blanco drawing to Kit Caldwell, the triple-agent and celebrated "defector" now leading the well-heeled life of a Hero of the Soviet Union.But Caldwell is convinced that the KGB suspects him of treachery. He wants Gabriel to do the impossible and smuggle him over the Russian border to Finland. When Gabriel is ordered to help by his enigmatic handler Faith Green, he is pulled into a web of shifting loyalties and dangerous escape plans. As tensions rise and trust fractures, he is forced to confront the fine line between devotion and deception . .
'Tis the Season to Be Scary: A Year-Round Christmas Mystery
First Famous Christmas: An 831 Stories Romance
Marceline has rocketed to pop stardom practically overnight. So when she retreats to her hometown for a calm Christmas, she's loath to come face-to-face with her high-school nemesis Lucas. Unless he could become her muse? When Marceline went to Juilliard to study violin, she didn't expect to become a star--and definitely not within 16 months of being discovered by one of the world's biggest pop producers during a composition workshop. After a whirlwind sold-out tour, she's looking forward to a quiet Christmas at home--and a chance to work through the creative block of her second album--but all bets are off from the moment she's accosted by fans in the TSA line. Now, she faces her small-town return with dread. And that's before she sees that her favorite coffeehouse--the place where she played her very first (unpaid) gigs--has gotten a Copenhagen-y makeover and a "pastry program" courtesy of its new owner: Lucas, the (reformed?) bad boy she worshipped from afar as a teenager
Strawberry Scam
Welcome to the Kokoro Cat Clinic
Cats once again prove to be the best medicine in the wonderful third book following the award-winning, bestselling Japanese novel We'll Prescribe You a Cat. When you are lost, the Kokoro Clinic for the Soul will find for you. Dr. Nikke and his clinic are always ready to offer their unconventional approach to healing. Although one never quite understands how they ended up there, each person who has walked through the door has left with a cat and a deeper understanding of themselves. Every time, the clinic reaffirms that the unbreakable bond between cats and people has the potential to heal and transform lives. With Dr. Nikke as the constant that weaves each of these stories together, we meet a woman anxious about an upcoming competition, an overwhelmed young father, an illustrator questioning her career, and a young woman burdened with guilt. Digging ever deeper into the complicated minds of humans--and the love of their feline companions--this poignant, episodic novel provides something richer and more challenging than mere comfort: compassion
The Taken Ones: Beaumont Novel (Large Print)
In this twisty, fast-paced mystery spanning from Alaska to Washington, young girls are going missing, and private investigator J. P. Beaumont is the only one who can find them, from New York Times bestselling author J. A. Jance.Despite her name, Twinkle Winkleman is as tough as nails. A skilled mechanic and certified spitfire, she has a nose for trouble. So when young women from Anchorage begin disappearing after heading to Seattle for "internships," Twinkle is convinced that something dangerous is happening. But both the Anchorage and Seattle authorities dismiss her out of hand.With nowhere else to turn, Twinkle calls on an old friend: private investigator J. P. Beaumont. While Twinkle and J. P. investigate the disappearances, they stumble upon a plot more nefarious than they could have imagined. Can they put a stop to the kidnappings--and bring the girls home--before it's too late?
Celebration
An inviting new novel from Danielle Steel, whose countless #1 New York Times bestselling novels have made her one of America's favorite storytellers
Our Noble Selves
Hysteria at the Historical Society
The Me I Used to Be
At a high school reunion, old secrets and heartbreaking truths come to light for four estranged friends in a poignant, humorous and bittersweet novel by a New York Times bestselling author.Audrey, Micah, Jasmine and Beck--the lucky one, the beautiful one, the smart one, the sporty one--are called the Core Four. Full of promise, laughter and loyalty, they promise to be best friends forever. But the night after graduation, they're in a devastating accident, and the friendship that seemed unbreakable is shattered.Twenty-five years later, the four women agree to reunite for their high school reunion. None of them is where they hoped to be way back when, and all have scars and secrets. But for one, the diagnosis of early-onset dementia means this is the last chance to revisit their once-golden friendship.Over the weekend, they'll come to terms with that tragic accident, as well as the dreams and realities of their lives. Can they forgive each other and peel away those secrets? Is there anything left of that old friendship? After all these years, it's time to see if the Core Four can come together once more
Switzy
Corporate Retreat
Corporate executives on a team-building retreat face a deadly struggle when their leader turns against them.
Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu
Once a lone bounty hunter, Mandalorian Din Djarin and his apprentice Grogu embark on an exciting new Star Wars adventure.
The Wrong Girls
Two aimless young women inadvertently gain telepathic abilities after ingesting an experimental drug, pitting them against dangerous rivals pursuing the same powerful substance.
PAW Patrol: The Dino Movie
The Paw Patrol lands on a mysterious dinosaur island after a storm, where they meet Rex, a stranded pup. When Humdinger's reckless mining triggers a volcano, the team faces their biggest rescue mission yet to save the island.
Mutiny
After his billionaire industrialist boss is murdered in front of him, Cole Reed is set up to take the fall for the crime -- leaving him on the run as he works to uncover an international conspiracy.
Masters of the Universe
A young man on Earth discovers a fabulous secret legacy as the prince of an alien planet, and must recover a magic sword and return home to protect his kingdom.
Passenger
After a young couple witnesses a gruesome highway accident, they soon realize they did not leave the crash scene alone, as a demonic presence won't stop until it claims them both.
The Magic Faraway Tree
A modern family relocates to the countryside where the children discover a magical tree with eccentric residents.
Scary Movie (2026)
Two friends find themselves caught up in mayhem involving killers, monsters and supernatural creatures once again.
Insidious: Out of the Further
Gemma, a young mother raising her daughter in the house she grew up in, discovers she can travel into The Further, where she possesses an ability to bring what lives there back to the real world.
The End of Oak Street
The Platt family bands together to navigate their new surroundings after a cosmic event transports their suburban neighborhood to someplace unknown.
Elijah Peel
Elijah Peel follows a stadium-filling rock star whose life of fame and addiction comes to a sudden halt after a heart attack nearly costs him everything.
Nimrods
Three buddies drive cross-country in a van, causing mayhem and mischief while racing to LA for their big break: opening for Green Day on New Year's Eve.
Backrooms
After a therapist's patient disappears into a dimension beyond reality, she must venture into the unknown to save him.
Idiots
Two rock-bottom drivers transport a wealthy teen to rehab, but their simple job spirals into a chaotic journey of drugs, danger, and crime as their passenger derails their plans.
The Breadwinner
A supermom lands a Shark Tank deal, switching roles with her breadwinner husband. He struggles to adapt as a stay-at-home dad to their three daughters.
Jackass: Best and Last
Follows the Jackass crew as they perform their final series of dangerous stunts and pranks, marking the end of the franchise.
The End of Oak Street
The Platt family bands together to navigate their new surroundings after a cosmic event transports their suburban neighborhood to someplace unknown.
Stop! That! Train!
Two train stewardess BFFs switch from a dull railway to the luxurious Glamazonian Express. During a massive storm, they must work with snooty first-class crew and President Gagwell to prevent disaster in LA.
House of the Dragon. Season 4
Set 200 years before the events of Game of Thrones, the series finds the Targaryens ruling over the Seven Kingdoms -- and on the brink of civil war within their own house.
Her Private Hell
A hypnotic, unhinged thriller with an original story promising plenty of glamour, sex, and violence.
Mutiny
After his billionaire industrialist boss is murdered in front of him, Cole Reed is set up to take the fall for the crime -- leaving him on the run as he works to uncover an international conspiracy.
One Night Only
Two New Yorkers search for love on the one night of the year when sex is legal
The Odyssey
After the Trojan War, Odysseus faces a dangerous voyage back to Ithaca, meeting creatures like the Cyclops Polyphemus, Sirens, and Calypso along the way.
Masters of the Universe
A young man on Earth discovers a fabulous secret legacy as the prince of an alien planet, and must recover a magic sword and return home to protect his kingdom.
I Want Your Sex
Elliot lands a job for Erika Tracy as her sexual muse.
Power Ballad
Rick, a washed-up wedding singer, and Danny, a fading boy band star, bond over music and a late-night jam session. When Danny turns Rick's song into a hit, Rick sets out to reclaim the recognition he believes he deserves.
Lucky Strike
A wounded American soldier is trapped behind German lines during the Battle of the Bulge.
Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu
Once a lone bounty hunter, Mandalorian Din Djarin and his apprentice Grogu embark on an exciting new Star Wars adventure.
The Magic Faraway Tree
A modern family relocates to the countryside where the children discover a magical tree with eccentric residents.
New Library of Things
Funny fish friends jigsaw puzzle [200 XXL pieces]
200 XXL pieces
High tide
Stack, climb, and outmaneuver in a peaceful game by the sea. In High Tide, two players take turns shifting and stacking tiles in a beautifully simple game of strategy and control. With every move, the board transforms—inviting you to think ahead, adapt, and rise above. Ages 8+, 2 players
Sacred Lake Tahoe jigsaw puzzle [1000 pieces]
1008 pieces; box text and image of jigsaw puzzle piece can be interpreted as 1000 pieces
Airport central jigsaw puzzle [150 XXL pieces]
150 XXL pieces
Wild card
Welcome to Wild Card, the game where cards control the conversation. Wild Card allows players to share memories, insights, and beliefs that might not come up in a normal conversation. The game is played in three rounds, with the questions getting deeper as you go. Ages 8+, 2+ players
Talking hearts: family edition
Talking Hearts for Families features 200 unique questions and 20 challenges designed to get families talking, laughing, and connecting. Conveniently separated into playful and thoughtful questions, this deck is perfect for game night, dinner conversations, road trips, and more! Ages 8+, 2-10 players
Winter frost jigsaw puzzle [500 large pieces]
500 pieces
Seeing and being seen jigsaw puzzle [1000 pieces]
1008 pieces; box text and image of jigsaw puzzle piece can be interpreted as 1000 pieces
Cheeky cats jigsaw puzzle
208 XL pieces; box text and image of jigsaw puzzle piece can be interpreted as 200 XL pieces
Show me that smile jigsaw puzzle [100 XXL pieces]
100 XXL pieces
Take 5
Play your cards in a row--but don't play the sixth card in the row, or you'll take five. Ages 8+, 2-10 players
Cognitive kit - pets activities for people with middle- to late-stage dementia
This kit contains activities for those who love friends with paws and whiskers. This kit is designed to promote cognitive stimulation, self-expression and engagement for individuals with dementia. The kit contains activities that can be used independently or with a partner; includes a brief guide for caregivers with tips and resources as well as information on the library's cognitive kits
The butterfly place jigsaw puzzle [500 large pieces]
500 pieces
Summertime jigsaw puzzle [750 large pieces]
750 pieces
We've got skills jigsaw puzzle [100 XXL pieces]
100 XXL pieces